Lushar Population 2026

Lushar has a population of 67,153, making it the #972 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Qinghai. It is about 370× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

67,153

Rank in China

#972

Coordinates

36.48°N, 101.56°E

~2,738 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,349 km

838 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Qinghai

City	Population	Rank in China
Xining	1,677,177	#85
Nianbo	260,184	#383
Yushu	141,308	#510
Qiaotou	114,712	#602
Tongren	103,700	#655
Duoba	66,767	#979
Maqin County	59,900	#1120
Qabqa	46,907	#1325

Cities near Lushar

Duoba66,767 people · ~20 km away
Xining1,677,177 people · ~23 km away
Qiaotou114,712 people · ~51 km away
Nianbo260,184 people · ~76 km away
Qabqa46,907 people · ~88 km away
Quankou18,308 people · ~98 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lushar?

Lushar has a population of 67,153 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #972 biggest city in China.

What region is Lushar in?

Lushar is located in Qinghai, China.

Is Lushar the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,349 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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