Korla Population 2026

Korla has a population of 549,324, making it the #267 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 45× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Korla (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

549,324

Rank in China

#267

Coordinates

41.76°N, 86.15°E

~945 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,540 km

1,577 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Xinjiang

City	Population	Rank in China
Ürümqi	3,029,372	#44
Shihezi	572,772	#260
Aqsu	535,657	#273
Kashgar	506,640	#287
Gujangbagh	408,894	#320
Huocheng	360,000	#334
Artux	285,000	#363
Xinyuan	282,718	#365

Cities near Korla

Ürümqi3,029,372 people · ~256 km away
Xincheng102,752 people · ~267 km away
Changji198,776 people · ~267 km away
Shihezi572,772 people · ~283 km away
Turpan273,385 people · ~282 km away
Sandaohezi60,129 people · ~289 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Korla?

Korla has a population of 549,324 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #267 biggest city in China.

What region is Korla in?

Korla is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Korla the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,540 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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