Nagqu Population 2026
Nagqu has a population of 30,000, making it the #1600 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Tibet. It is about 829× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,000
Rank in China
#1600
Coordinates
31.48°N, 92.06°E
~4,512 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,380 km
1,478 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 Nagqu
- Maizhokunggar49,511 people · ~185 km away
- Lhünzhub50,596 people · ~192 km away
- Dêqên62,400 people · ~212 km away
- Lhasa118,721 people · ~223 km away
- Chéngguān Qū478,275 people · ~226 km away
- Doilungdêqên137,451 people · ~227 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nagqu?
Nagqu has a population of 30,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1600 biggest city in China.
What region is Nagqu in?
Nagqu is located in Tibet, China.
Is Nagqu the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,380 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.