Largest Cities in Xinjiang

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities - Xinjiang

1 Ürümqi 4,054,369
2 Shache 860,800
3 Kashgar 782,662
4 Korla 779,352
5 Herembagh 778,047
6 Aqsu 715,319
7 Kizilsu 622,222
8 Shihezi 572,772
9 Qaraqash 571,648
10 Hami 569,388
11 Gujangbagh 501,028
12 Karamay 487,000
13 Baren 424,821
14 Huocheng 360,000
15 Shule 355,544
16 Ālā'ĕr 328,241
17 Turpan 317,443
18 Xinyuan 306,525
19 Artux 290,936
20 Lop 286,900
21 Shayar 278,516
22 Yengisar 276,641
23 Ghulja 269,158
24 Wensu 266,002
25 Wusu 262,906
26 Bole 246,706
27 Shanshan 242,310
28 Ittipaq 229,122
29 Mekit 224,154
30 Jinshanlu 221,454
31 Zepu 214,543
32 Changji 198,776
33 Xinhe 194,473
34 Bofeng 181,144
35 Gongliu 175,766
36 Yuepuhu 162,675
37 Tacheng 158,098
38 Chira 157,792
39 Chapchal 157,764
40 Tekes 148,945
41 Zhaosu 146,887
42 Wujiaqu 141,065
43 Luntai 137,327
44 Tumxuk 135,727
45 Beitun 104,811
46 Xincheng 102,752
47 Baijiantan 93,697
48 Toli 85,451
49 Xininglu 84,395
50 Aqchi 82,524
51 Kageleke 75,730
52 Burqin 72,894
53 Qarasu 71,466
54 Barkol 65,531
55 Sandaohezi 60,129
56 Tewulike 59,299
57 Emin 57,782
58 Bageqi 57,153
59 Zhawa 52,165
60 Kelpin 50,619
61 Yuqunweng 46,759
62 Han’airike 43,751
63 Kuiya 43,212
64 Ruoqiang 43,045
65 Ka'ersai 40,892
66 Baishikante 39,243
67 Jelilyüzi 37,238
68 Elixku 36,793
69 Dadamtu 36,572
70 Puqiakeqi 35,142
71 Huangdi 34,658
72 Tage'erqi 34,554
73 Yawa 33,949
74 Bayandai 33,131
75 Mixia 32,419
76 Saybag 32,355
77 Wudalike 31,525
78 Sandaoling Lutiankuang Wuqi Nongchang 30,513
79 Mugala 30,179
80 Qarek 29,946
81 Yishikuli 29,930
82 Huyanghe 29,891
83 Tuomuwusitang 29,579
84 Layka 29,032
85 Akesalayi 27,352
86 Buzhake 27,137
87 Yigai'erqi 27,038
88 Tawakule 26,983
89 Kuoyiqi 26,346
90 Onyar 26,322
91 Panjim 25,307
92 Awati 25,119
93 Yengitam 24,761
94 Tuwaite 24,685
95 Jiahanbage 24,524
96 Ying’awati 23,624
97 Alamaiti 23,583
98 Kax 23,543
99 Manglai 23,408
100 Gulebage 22,255

The largest cities in Xinjiang represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Ürümqi leads with a population of 4,054,369, followed by Shache and Kashgar. 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. 13 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. Ürümqi's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 13 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 82,524 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 7,255,230.

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