Qiemo Population 2026

Qiemo has a population of 18,893, making it the #1918 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 1317× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,893

Rank in China

#1918

Coordinates

38.13°N, 85.53°E

~1,252 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,661 km

1,652 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Xinjiang

City	Population	Rank in China
Ürümqi	3,029,372	#44
Shihezi	572,772	#260
Korla	549,324	#267
Aqsu	535,657	#273
Kashgar	506,640	#287
Gujangbagh	408,894	#320
Huocheng	360,000	#334
Artux	285,000	#363

Cities near Qiemo

Korla549,324 people · ~407 km away
Xincheng102,752 people · ~456 km away
Ālā'ĕr126,259 people · ~454 km away
Huatugou27,000 people · ~467 km away
Gujangbagh408,894 people · ~506 km away
Bageqi57,153 people · ~513 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Qiemo?

Qiemo has a population of 18,893 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1918 biggest city in China.

What region is Qiemo in?

Qiemo is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Qiemo the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,661 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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