Nianbo Population 2026

Nianbo has a population of 260,184, making it the #383 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Qinghai. It is about 96× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

260,184

Rank in China

#383

Coordinates

36.48°N, 102.42°E

~1,991 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,278 km

794 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Qinghai

City	Population	Rank in China
Xining	1,677,177	#85
Yushu	141,308	#510
Qiaotou	114,712	#602
Tongren	103,700	#655
Lushar	67,153	#972
Duoba	66,767	#979
Maqin County	59,900	#1120
Qabqa	46,907	#1325

Cities near Nianbo

Xining1,677,177 people · ~61 km away
Lushar67,153 people · ~76 km away
Duoba66,767 people · ~81 km away
Qiaotou114,712 people · ~83 km away
Dongchuan17,982 people · ~111 km away
Tongren103,700 people · ~113 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nianbo?

Nianbo has a population of 260,184 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #383 biggest city in China.

What region is Nianbo in?

Nianbo is located in Qinghai, China.

Is Nianbo the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,278 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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