Rikaze Population 2026
Rikaze has a population of 80,000, making it the #826 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Tibet. It is about 311× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,000
Rank in China
#826
Coordinates
29.25°N, 88.88°E
~3,847 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,769 km
1,720 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 |
| Dêqên | 62,400 | #1058 |
| Lhünzhub | 50,596 | #1276 |
Cities near Rikaze
- Luobuqiongzi42,551 people · ~37 km away
- Dêqên62,400 people · ~194 km away
- Doilungdêqên137,451 people · ~209 km away
- Chéngguān Qū478,275 people · ~214 km away
- Lhasa118,721 people · ~219 km away
- Lhünzhub50,596 people · ~241 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rikaze?
Rikaze has a population of 80,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #826 biggest city in China.
What region is Rikaze in?
Rikaze is located in Tibet, China.
Is Rikaze the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,769 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.