Wujiaqu Population 2026

Wujiaqu has a population of 154,400, making it the #489 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 161× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

154,400

Rank in China

#489

Coordinates

44.16°N, 87.52°E

~476 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,418 km

1,502 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 Wujiaqu

Changji198,776 people · ~24 km away
Ürümqi3,029,372 people · ~41 km away
Shihezi572,772 people · ~119 km away
Sandaohezi60,129 people · ~153 km away
Turpan273,385 people · ~190 km away
Xininglu69,361 people · ~209 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wujiaqu?

Wujiaqu has a population of 154,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #489 biggest city in China.

What region is Wujiaqu in?

Wujiaqu is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Wujiaqu the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,418 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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