Shache Population 2026
Shache has a population of 128,145, making it the #550 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 194× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
128,145
Rank in China
#550
Coordinates
38.42°N, 77.24°E
~1,236 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi
Distance to capital (Beijing)
3,353 km
2,082 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Xinjiang
Cities near Shache
FAQ
What is the population of Shache?
Shache has a population of 128,145 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #550 biggest city in China.
What region is Shache in?
Shache is located in Xinjiang, China.
Is Shache the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 3,353 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.