Lhasa Population 2026
Lhasa has a population of 118,721, making it the #585 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Tibet. It is about 210× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
118,721
Rank in China
#585
Coordinates
29.65°N, 91.10°E
~3,651 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,564 km
1,592 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tibet
| City | Population | Rank in China |
|---|---|---|
| Chéngguān Qū | 478,275 | #296 |
| Lhoka | 353,700 | #335 |
| Nyingchi | 200,000 | #430 |
| Doilungdêqên | 137,451 | #521 |
| Qamdo | 86,280 | #769 |
| Rikaze | 80,000 | #826 |
| Dêqên | 62,400 | #1058 |
| Lhünzhub | 50,596 | #1276 |
Cities near Lhasa
- Chéngguān Qū478,275 people · ~6 km away
- Doilungdêqên137,451 people · ~10 km away
- Lhünzhub50,596 people · ~31 km away
- Dêqên62,400 people · ~51 km away
- Maizhokunggar49,511 people · ~64 km away
- Lhoka353,700 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lhasa?
Lhasa has a population of 118,721 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #585 biggest city in China.
What region is Lhasa in?
Lhasa is located in Tibet, China.
Is Lhasa the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,564 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.