Wuhai Population 2026
Wuhai has a population of 218,427, making it the #411 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Inner Mongolia. It is about 114× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
218,427
Rank in China
#411
Coordinates
39.68°N, 106.82°E
~1,096 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
819 km
509 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Inner Mongolia
Cities near Wuhai
- Wuda129,922 people · ~22 km away
- Huinong136,570 people · ~50 km away
- Shitanjing78,765 people · ~64 km away
- Dawukou131,880 people · ~80 km away
- Shizuishan739,400 people · ~86 km away
- Bayan Nur1,760,000 people · ~127 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wuhai?
Wuhai has a population of 218,427 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #411 biggest city in China.
What region is Wuhai in?
Wuhai is located in Inner Mongolia, China.
Is Wuhai the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 819 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.