Shihezi Population 2026

Shihezi has a population of 572,772, making it the #260 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 43× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

572,772

Rank in China

#260

Coordinates

44.30°N, 86.04°E

~467 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,537 km

1,575 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Xinjiang

City	Population	Rank in China
Ürümqi	3,029,372	#44
Korla	549,324	#267
Aqsu	535,657	#273
Kashgar	506,640	#287
Gujangbagh	408,894	#320
Huocheng	360,000	#334
Artux	285,000	#363
Xinyuan	282,718	#365

Cities near Shihezi

Sandaohezi60,129 people · ~33 km away
Xininglu69,361 people · ~90 km away
Huyanghe29,891 people · ~105 km away
Changji198,776 people · ~106 km away
Wusu72,587 people · ~109 km away
Wujiaqu154,400 people · ~119 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shihezi?

Shihezi has a population of 572,772 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #260 biggest city in China.

What region is Shihezi in?

Shihezi is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Shihezi the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,537 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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