Turpan Population 2026

Turpan has a population of 273,385, making it the #373 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 91× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

273,385

Rank in China

#373

Coordinates

42.95°N, 89.18°E

~41 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,284 km

1,418 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 Turpan

Ürümqi3,029,372 people · ~159 km away
Wujiaqu154,400 people · ~190 km away
Changji198,776 people · ~192 km away
Korla549,324 people · ~282 km away
Shihezi572,772 people · ~294 km away
Sandaoling Lutiankuang Wuqi Nongchang30,513 people · ~301 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Turpan?

Turpan has a population of 273,385 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #373 biggest city in China.

What region is Turpan in?

Turpan is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Turpan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,284 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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