Lhünzhub Population 2026
Lhünzhub has a population of 50,596, making it the #1276 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Tibet. It is about 492× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,596
Rank in China
#1276
Coordinates
29.89°N, 91.26°E
~3,775 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,536 km
1,575 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 |
| Lhasa | 118,721 | #585 |
| Qamdo | 86,280 | #769 |
| Rikaze | 80,000 | #826 |
| Dêqên | 62,400 | #1058 |
Cities near Lhünzhub
- Lhasa118,721 people · ~31 km away
- Chéngguān Qū478,275 people · ~35 km away
- Doilungdêqên137,451 people · ~37 km away
- Maizhokunggar49,511 people · ~45 km away
- Dêqên62,400 people · ~53 km away
- Lhoka353,700 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lhünzhub?
Lhünzhub has a population of 50,596 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1276 biggest city in China.
What region is Lhünzhub in?
Lhünzhub is located in Tibet, China.
Is Lhünzhub the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,536 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.