Jiuquan Population 2026
Jiuquan has a population of 428,346, making it the #315 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Gansu. It is about 58× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
428,346
Rank in China
#315
Coordinates
39.74°N, 98.52°E
~1,464 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,524 km
946 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gansu
Cities near Jiuquan
- Jiayuguan231,853 people · ~21 km away
- Laojunmiao84,769 people · ~68 km away
- Yùmén15,612 people · ~139 km away
- Zhangye507,433 people · ~189 km away
- Qilian25,603 people · ~229 km away
- Ehen Hudag16,798 people · ~277 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jiuquan?
Jiuquan has a population of 428,346 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #315 biggest city in China.
What region is Jiuquan in?
Jiuquan is located in Gansu, China.
Is Jiuquan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,524 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.