Ulanqab Population 2026
Ulanqab has a population of 550,231, making it the #265 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Inner Mongolia. It is about 45× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
550,231
Rank in China
#265
Coordinates
40.99°N, 113.13°E
~1,375 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
301 km
187 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Inner Mongolia
Cities near Ulanqab
- Jining258,757 people · ~4 km away
- Beichengqu72,444 people · ~62 km away
- Datong1,850,000 people · ~101 km away
- Hohhot2,350,000 people · ~126 km away
- Zhangjiakou692,602 people · ~148 km away
- Xuanhua373,422 people · ~168 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ulanqab?
Ulanqab has a population of 550,231 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #265 biggest city in China.
What region is Ulanqab in?
Ulanqab is located in Inner Mongolia, China.
Is Ulanqab the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 301 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.