Sandaohezi Population 2026

Sandaohezi has a population of 60,129, making it the #1114 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 414× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

BeijingSandaohezi
Location of Sandaohezi (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
60,129
Rank in China
#1114
Coordinates
44.33°N, 85.62°E
~528 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,570 km
1,596 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Xinjiang

CityPopulationRank in China
Ürümqi3,029,372#44
Shihezi572,772#260
Korla549,324#267
Aqsu535,657#273
Kashgar506,640#287
Gujangbagh408,894#320
Huocheng360,000#334
Artux285,000#363

Cities near Sandaohezi

  • Shihezi572,772 people · ~33 km away
  • Xininglu69,361 people · ~57 km away
  • Huyanghe29,891 people · ~75 km away
  • Wusu72,587 people · ~76 km away
  • Changji198,776 people · ~139 km away
  • Karamay261,445 people · ~151 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sandaohezi?
Sandaohezi has a population of 60,129 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1114 biggest city in China.
What region is Sandaohezi in?
Sandaohezi is located in Xinjiang, China.
Is Sandaohezi the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,570 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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