Laojunmiao Population 2026

Laojunmiao has a population of 84,769, making it the #778 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Gansu. It is about 293× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Laojunmiao (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

84,769

Rank in China

#778

Coordinates

39.83°N, 97.73°E

~2,026 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,590 km

987 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gansu

City	Population	Rank in China
Lanzhou	3,000,000	#45
Qingyang	2,125,400	#63
Tianshui	1,212,791	#143
Wuwei	1,010,295	#171
Zhangye	507,433	#286
Pingliang	504,848	#289
Jiuquan	428,346	#315
Dingxi	420,614	#316

Cities near Laojunmiao

Jiayuguan231,853 people · ~47 km away
Jiuquan428,346 people · ~68 km away
Yùmén15,612 people · ~78 km away
Zhangye507,433 people · ~254 km away
Dunhuang186,027 people · ~262 km away
Qilian25,603 people · ~284 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Laojunmiao?

Laojunmiao has a population of 84,769 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #778 biggest city in China.

What region is Laojunmiao in?

Laojunmiao is located in Gansu, China.

Is Laojunmiao the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,590 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.

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