Bayan Nur Population 2026
Bayan Nur has a population of 1,760,000, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Inner Mongolia. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,760,000
Rank in China
#81
Coordinates
40.74°N, 107.39°E
~1,050 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
769 km
478 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Inner Mongolia
Cities near Bayan Nur
FAQ
What is the population of Bayan Nur?
Bayan Nur has a population of 1,760,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in China.
What region is Bayan Nur in?
Bayan Nur is located in Inner Mongolia, China.
Is Bayan Nur the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 769 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.