Zepu Population 2026

Zepu has a population of 51,691, making it the #1264 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 481× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

51,691

Rank in China

#1264

Coordinates

38.19°N, 77.27°E

~1,273 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

3,357 km

2,085 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 Zepu

Shache128,145 people · ~25 km away
Baishikante39,243 people · ~35 km away
Elixku36,793 people · ~59 km away
Kashgar506,640 people · ~180 km away
Artux285,000 people · ~194 km away
Kageleke75,730 people · ~227 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zepu?

Zepu has a population of 51,691 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1264 biggest city in China.

What region is Zepu in?

Zepu is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Zepu the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 3,357 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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