Salaqi Population 2026

Salaqi has a population of 104,090, making it the #651 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Inner Mongolia. It is about 239× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

BeijingSalaqi
Location of Salaqi (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
104,090
Rank in China
#651
Coordinates
40.54°N, 110.51°E
~1,000 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
505 km
314 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Inner Mongolia

CityPopulationRank in China
Hohhot2,350,000#56
Baotou2,150,000#62
Ordos1,940,653#70
Bayan Nur1,760,000#81
Ulanqab550,231#265
Xilinhot349,953#337
Hulunbuir349,400#338
Chifeng346,654#340

Cities near Salaqi

  • Shiguai70,357 people · ~26 km away
  • Baotou2,150,000 people · ~58 km away
  • Dongsheng99,809 people · ~93 km away
  • Hohhot2,350,000 people · ~101 km away
  • Ordos1,940,653 people · ~121 km away
  • Tongyangdao22,681 people · ~144 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Salaqi?
Salaqi has a population of 104,090 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #651 biggest city in China.
What region is Salaqi in?
Salaqi is located in Inner Mongolia, China.
Is Salaqi the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 505 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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