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Shihezi overview
Shihezi (orange) and the other large cities of China
Shihezi lies in Xinjiang in China at 44.3°N, 86.04°E, about 467 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Urumqi (UTC+6); GeoNames classifies it as a local seat.
It is smaller than Dongsheng (574,242) and larger than Xinmin (565,634). 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 2,537 km away; the nearest large city is Changji, 106 km from Shihezi.
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 Shihezi
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Changji Xinjiang | 106 km | 198,776 |
| Wujiaqu Xinjiang | 119 km | 154,400 |
| Ürümqi Xinjiang | 137 km | 4,054,000 |
| Karamay Xinjiang | 169 km | 261,445 |
Largest cities in China
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shihezi?
Shihezi has about 572,772 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Shihezi the capital of China?
No. The capital of China is Beijing (18,960,744 people), about 2,537 km away. Shihezi is the 267th largest city of the country and a local seat.
How big is Shihezi compared with the rest of China?
Its 572,772 residents are 0% of the 1,411,968,572 people living in China today. Shanghai is larger with 24,874,500 people.
Where is Shihezi?
In Xinjiang, China, at latitude 44.3 and longitude 86.04, 467 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Changji (106 km), Wujiaqu (119 km), Ürümqi (137 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Shihezi Population 2026 — China. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/china/shihezi/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/china/shihezi/">Shihezi 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.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.