Qamdo Population 2026
Qamdo has a population of 86,280, making it the #769 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Tibet. It is about 288× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,280
Rank in China
#769
Coordinates
31.13°N, 97.18°E
~3,235 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,988 km
1,235 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 |
| Rikaze | 80,000 | #826 |
| Dêqên | 62,400 | #1058 |
| Lhünzhub | 50,596 | #1276 |
Cities near Qamdo
FAQ
What is the population of Qamdo?
Qamdo has a population of 86,280 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #769 biggest city in China.
What region is Qamdo in?
Qamdo is located in Tibet, China.
Is Qamdo the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,988 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.