Ningdong Population 2026

Ningdong has a population of 48,587, making it the #1297 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Ningxia. It is about 512× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,587

Rank in China

#1297

Coordinates

38.16°N, 106.59°E

~1,302 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

869 km

540 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ningxia

City	Population	Rank in China
Wuzhong	7,202,654	#14
Yinchuan	1,487,579	#101
Zhongwei	1,174,600	#147
Shizuishan	739,400	#223
Guyuan	411,854	#318
Huinong	136,570	#526
Dawukou	131,880	#537
Xigang	112,061	#617

Cities near Ningdong

Lingwu52,863 people · ~22 km away
Chongxing41,212 people · ~29 km away
Haojiaqiao32,507 people · ~31 km away
Wanghong30,943 people · ~32 km away
Yanghe67,901 people · ~32 km away
Wangyuan42,022 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ningdong?

Ningdong has a population of 48,587 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1297 biggest city in China.

What region is Ningdong in?

Ningdong is located in Ningxia, China.

Is Ningdong the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 869 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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