Zhawa Population 2026
Zhawa has a population of 52,165, making it the #1253 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 477× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,165
Rank in China
#1253
Coordinates
37.21°N, 79.63°E
~1,335 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi
Distance to capital (Beijing)
3,188 km
1,980 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Xinjiang
Cities near Zhawa
- Kageleke75,730 people · ~10 km away
- Qaraqash66,541 people · ~11 km away
- Bageqi57,153 people · ~20 km away
- Gujangbagh408,894 people · ~29 km away
- Zepu51,691 people · ~234 km away
- Baishikante39,243 people · ~234 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zhawa?
Zhawa has a population of 52,165 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1253 biggest city in China.
What region is Zhawa in?
Zhawa is located in Xinjiang, China.
Is Zhawa the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 3,188 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.