Ordos Population 2026
Ordos has a population of 1,940,653, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Inner Mongolia. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,940,653
Rank in China
#70
Coordinates
39.61°N, 109.78°E
~2,149 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
566 km
351 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Inner Mongolia
Cities near Ordos
FAQ
What is the population of Ordos?
Ordos has a population of 1,940,653 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in China.
What region is Ordos in?
Ordos is located in Inner Mongolia, China.
Is Ordos the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 566 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.