Tongliao Population 2026

Tongliao has a population of 261,110, making it the #382 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Inner Mongolia. It is about 95× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

BeijingTongliao
Location of Tongliao (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
261,110
Rank in China
#382
Coordinates
43.61°N, 122.27°E
~182 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
637 km
396 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 Tongliao

FAQ

What is the population of Tongliao?
Tongliao has a population of 261,110 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #382 biggest city in China.
What region is Tongliao in?
Tongliao is located in Inner Mongolia, China.
Is Tongliao the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 637 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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