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Largest Cities in Qinghai

Top 80 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Qinghai

1 Xining 1,677,177
2 Nianbo 260,184
3 Yushu 141,308
4 Qiaotou 114,712
5 Tongren 103,700
6 Lushar 67,153
7 Duoba 66,767
8 Maqin County 59,900
9 Qabqa 46,907
10 Haomen 36,515
11 Qingshizui 28,561
12 Huatugou 27,000
13 Qilian 25,603
14 Mangnai Zhen 18,856
15 Quankou 18,308
16 Dongchuan 17,982
17 Shenzhong 14,594
18 Sumdo 14,346
19 Dongxia 14,262
20 Guomaying 14,078
21 Xireg 13,723
22 Da Qaidam 13,671
23 Heping 13,628
24 Yashiga 13,580
25 Shixiang 13,545
26 Hedong 13,323
27 Haizigou 13,189
28 Xihai 13,161
29 Shaliuhe 12,964
30 Garang 12,789
31 Keluke 12,193
32 Xiao Surmang 12,047
33 Xiazhuang 11,679
34 Xiagulei 11,635
35 Sanjiaocheng 11,196
36 Ha’ergai Dadui 11,128
37 Bao’an 10,771
38 Kanbula 10,716
39 Xiaoxia 10,623
40 Daotanghe 10,437
41 Jiqu 10,159
42 Taxiu 9,719
43 Dehenglong 9,699
44 Ningmute 9,677
45 Bayan 9,569
46 Duolin 9,546
47 Wenquan 9,179
48 Dongke 8,948
49 Dogarmo 8,912
50 Tangnaihai 8,678
51 Laxiong 8,677
52 Nianduhu 8,620
53 Sanhe 8,411
54 Kangyang 8,182
55 Bagou 8,140
56 Shanglaxiu 8,028
57 Qingshuihe 7,883
58 Gaduo 7,426
59 Gyairong 7,313
60 Xiuma 7,286
61 Qukuhu 7,223
62 Xihai Town 7,100
63 Sailaitang 6,907
64 Mole 6,843
65 Quedantang 6,708
66 Longyangxia 6,578
67 Qiecha 6,571
68 Zhongtie 6,548
69 Sizhai 6,358
70 Zhexiao 6,146
71 Jiangxigou 6,116
72 Longcang 5,916
73 Xarag 5,387
74 Baitang 5,377
75 Xiwu 5,372
76 Baiyu 5,323
77 Barun 5,285
78 Yaga 5,169
79 Sazhubxi 5,153
80 Xia Zanggor 5,132

The largest cities in Qinghai represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Xining leads with a population of 1,677,177, followed by Nianbo and Yushu. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 06 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Xining's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 06 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 8,678 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,297,081.

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