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Largest Cities in Xinjiang

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Xinjiang

1 Ürümqi 3,029,372
2 Shihezi 572,772
3 Korla 549,324
4 Aqsu 535,657
5 Kashgar 506,640
6 Gujangbagh 408,894
7 Huocheng 360,000
8 Artux 285,000
9 Xinyuan 282,718
10 Turpan 273,385
11 Ghulja 269,158
12 Karamay 261,445
13 Hami 246,373
14 Bole 235,585
15 Changji 198,776
16 Jinshanlu 190,064
17 Tacheng 161,037
18 Wujiaqu 154,400
19 Tumxuk 135,727
20 Shache 128,145
21 Ālā'ĕr 126,259
22 Xincheng 102,752
23 Baijiantan 93,697
24 Wensu 83,110
25 Kageleke 75,730
26 Wusu 72,587
27 Qarasu 71,446
28 Xininglu 69,361
29 Qaraqash 66,541
30 Sandaohezi 60,129
31 Emin 57,782
32 Bageqi 57,153
33 Zhawa 52,165
34 Zepu 51,691
35 Yuqunweng 46,759
36 Han’airike 43,751
37 Kuiya 43,212
38 Ka'ersai 40,892
39 Baishikante 39,243
40 Jelilyüzi 37,238
41 Elixku 36,793
42 Dadamtu 36,572
43 Puqiakeqi 35,142
44 Huangdi 34,658
45 Tage'erqi 34,554
46 Yawa 33,949
47 Bayandai 33,131
48 Mixia 32,419
49 Saybag 32,355
50 Wudalike 31,525
51 Yengisar 31,113
52 Sandaoling Lutiankuang Wuqi Nongchang 30,513
53 Mugala 30,179
54 Qarek 29,946
55 Yishikuli 29,930
56 Huyanghe 29,891
57 Tuomuwusitang 29,579
58 Layka 29,032
59 Akesalayi 27,352
60 Buzhake 27,137
61 Yigai'erqi 27,038
62 Tawakule 26,983
63 Kuoyiqi 26,346
64 Onyar 26,322
65 Panjim 25,307
66 Awati 25,119
67 Yengitam 24,761
68 Tuwaite 24,685
69 Jiahanbage 24,524
70 Ying’awati 23,624
71 Alamaiti 23,583
72 Kax 23,543
73 Manglai 23,408
74 Gulebage 22,255
75 Chapchal 22,111
76 Hoxtolgay 22,000
77 Siyeke 21,862
78 Beitun 20,414
79 Burqin 20,205
80 Arewusitang 19,986
81 Yisilamu'awati 19,828
82 Paikeqi 19,809
83 Xambabazar 19,796
84 Fuyun 19,772
85 Samuyuzi 19,621
86 Langgar 19,524
87 Baytokay 19,217
88 Qiemo 18,893
89 Tuohula 18,800
90 Kaqun 18,749
91 Weiwu'eryuqiwen 18,669
92 Kokyar 18,582
93 Hudiyuzi 18,537
94 Oytograk 18,271
95 Lop 18,127
96 Arix 17,941
97 Jiayi 17,612
98 Dunbage 17,579
99 Arele 17,398
100 Huoshilafu 17,351

The largest cities in Xinjiang represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Ürümqi leads with a population of 3,029,372, followed by Shihezi and Korla. 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 31,525 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,193,765.

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