Xilinhot Population 2026
Xilinhot has a population of 349,953, making it the #337 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Inner Mongolia. It is about 71× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
349,953
Rank in China
#337
Coordinates
43.94°N, 116.07°E
~988 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
449 km
279 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Inner Mongolia
Cities near Xilinhot
- Xilin Hot120,965 people · ~4 km away
- Chifeng346,654 people · ~299 km away
- Mujiayingzi60,627 people · ~299 km away
- Erenhot16,427 people · ~330 km away
- Pingzhuang67,273 people · ~336 km away
- Zhangjiakou692,602 people · ~364 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Xilinhot?
Xilinhot has a population of 349,953 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #337 biggest city in China.
What region is Xilinhot in?
Xilinhot is located in Inner Mongolia, China.
Is Xilinhot the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 449 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.