Quankou Population 2026

Quankou has a population of 18,308, making it the #1951 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Qinghai. It is about 1359× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,308

Rank in China

#1951

Coordinates

37.35°N, 101.74°E

~2,807 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,303 km

809 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
Lushar	67,153	#972
Duoba	66,767	#979
Maqin County	59,900	#1120

Cities near Quankou

Dongchuan17,982 people · ~9 km away
Haomen36,515 people · ~11 km away
Qingshizui28,561 people · ~30 km away
Qiaotou114,712 people · ~47 km away
Duoba66,767 people · ~79 km away
Xining1,677,177 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Quankou?

Quankou has a population of 18,308 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1951 biggest city in China.

What region is Quankou in?

Quankou is located in Qinghai, China.

Is Quankou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,303 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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