Tumxuk Population 2026

Tumxuk has a population of 135,727, making it the #529 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 183× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

135,727

Rank in China

#529

Coordinates

39.87°N, 79.06°E

~1,099 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

3,162 km

1,964 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Xinjiang

City	Population	Rank in China
Ürümqi	3,029,372	#44
Shihezi	572,772	#260
Korla	549,324	#267
Aqsu	535,657	#273
Kashgar	506,640	#287
Gujangbagh	408,894	#320
Huocheng	360,000	#334
Artux	285,000	#363

Cities near Tumxuk

Aqsu535,657 people · ~179 km away
Wensu83,110 people · ~185 km away
Elixku36,793 people · ~194 km away
Ālā'ĕr126,259 people · ~202 km away
Baishikante39,243 people · ~208 km away
Shache128,145 people · ~225 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tumxuk?

Tumxuk has a population of 135,727 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #529 biggest city in China.

What region is Tumxuk in?

Tumxuk is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Tumxuk the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 3,162 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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