Most Dense in Xinjiang

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Xinjiang

1 Ghulja 203,908/mi²

2 Shihezi 152,333/mi²

3 Changji 131,640/mi²

4 Tumxuk 92,331/mi²

5 Xincheng 66,292/mi²

6 Huocheng 12,371/mi²

7 Yushugou 9,060/mi²

8 Taxkowrük 8,550/mi²

9 Erliugong 8,165/mi²

10 Keyi 8,089/mi²

11 Liugong 6,633/mi²

12 Dianba 5,921/mi²

13 Kizil 5,494/mi²

14 Aqal 4,972/mi²

15 Qiemo 4,920/mi²

16 Baojiadian 3,325/mi²

17 Ka'erdun 2,819/mi²

18 Sandaohezi 2,736/mi²

19 Emin 2,710/mi²

20 Letuyi 2,607/mi²

21 Gujangbagh 2,270/mi²

22 Fuyun 2,119/mi²

23 Liumaowan 1,964/mi²

24 Beiwucha 1,792/mi²

25 Dadamtu 1,364/mi²

26 Kashgar 1,308/mi²

27 Panjim 1,243/mi²

28 Tashqorghan 924/mi²

29 Sidaohezi 631/mi²

30 Daquan 595/mi²

31 Aykol 594/mi²

32 Kipekyüzi 586/mi²

33 Ürümqi 569/mi²

34 Dolati 545/mi²

35 Wujiaqu 539/mi²

36 Laoshawan 489/mi²

37 Qaxa 477/mi²

38 Turgun 476/mi²

39 Shanghu 473/mi²

40 Yamansu 451/mi²

41 Xininglu 449/mi²

42 Xigebi 425/mi²

43 Jelagax 411/mi²

44 Hanbin 396/mi²

45 Bor Tungge 379/mi²

46 Yushikalasu 378/mi²

47 Katang Ailieke 352/mi²

48 Bohu 345/mi²

49 Baijiantan 278/mi²

50 Sishilichengzi 230/mi²

51 Bageqi 225/mi²

52 Yuqunweng 204/mi²

53 Korla 193/mi²

54 Han’airike 173/mi²

55 Koktokay 172/mi²

56 Jelilyüzi 162/mi²

57 Tage'erqi 138/mi²

58 Zepu 136/mi²

59 Bayandai 133/mi²

60 Mixia 130/mi²

61 Wudalike 126/mi²

62 Yishikuli 120/mi²

63 Tuomuwusitang 119/mi²

64 Mugala 118/mi²

65 Layka 115/mi²

66 Buzhake 107/mi²

67 Tawakule 106/mi²

68 Tacheng 104/mi²

69 Tuwaite 97/mi²

70 Qarasu 97/mi²

71 Xinyuan 97/mi²

72 Aqsu 96/mi²

73 Ying’awati 93/mi²

74 Gulebage 89/mi²

75 Karamay 88/mi²

76 Siyeke 86/mi²

77 Ālā'ĕr 83/mi²

78 Hudiyuzi 81/mi²

79 Paikeqi 79/mi²

80 Bole 78/mi²

81 Yisilamu'awati 78/mi²

82 Xambabazar 78/mi²

83 Langgar 77/mi²

84 Kokyar 73/mi²

85 Oytograk 72/mi²

86 Arix 70/mi²

87 Arele 70/mi²

88 Jiayi 69/mi²

89 Huyanghe 69/mi²

90 Langru 65/mi²

91 Turpanyüzi 59/mi²

92 Beitun 58/mi²

93 Tuogerigaizi 57/mi²

94 Karaki 56/mi²

95 Qia'erbage 52/mi²

96 Turpan 52/mi²

97 Kalayagaqi 51/mi²

98 Artux 47/mi²

99 Qulukay 46/mi²

100 Jinshanlu 45/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Xinjiang pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Ghulja leads with 203,908 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Ghulja has 203,908 people per square mile — that's roughly 319 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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