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Lhoka overview
Lhoka (orange) and the other large cities of China
Lhoka lies in Tibet in China at 29.24°N, 91.77°E, about 3,560 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Huocheng (360,000) and larger than Pengze (350,000). The largest city in China is Shanghai with 24,874,500 people; the capital, Beijing, has 18,960,744.
The national capital, Beijing, is about 2,535 km away; the nearest large city is Lhasa, 79 km from Lhoka.
China as a whole has a live population of 1,411,968,572 (-0.2% a year) and ranks #2 of 238 countries — see the China population page for the full statistics and the China atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Lhoka
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lhasa Tibet | 79 km | 867,900 |
| Chéngguān Qū Tibet | 83 km | 478,275 |
| Doilungdêqên Tibet | 88 km | 137,451 |
Largest cities in China
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lhoka?
Lhoka has about 353,700 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Lhoka the capital of China?
No. The capital of China is Beijing (18,960,744 people), about 2,535 km away. Lhoka is the 347th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Lhoka compared with the rest of China?
Its 353,700 residents are 0% of the 1,411,968,572 people living in China today. Shanghai is larger with 24,874,500 people.
Where is Lhoka?
In Tibet, China, at latitude 29.24 and longitude 91.77, 3,560 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Lhasa (79 km), Chéngguān Qū (83 km), Doilungdêqên (88 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Lhoka Population 2026 — China. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/china/lhoka/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/china/lhoka/">Lhoka Population 2026 — China</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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