Turpan, Xinjiang

Turpan: Located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of western China, this oasis city is historically significant as a key stop on the Silk Road.

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Quick Facts about Turpan

Population 622,903
Country People's Republic of China
State Xinjiang (China)
Postal code 838000
Plate code 新K
Phone Area Codes 995
Area 69620.63 km2
Official name تۇرپان شەھىرى, 吐鲁番市
Latitude & Longitude 42.9477,89.1789
Time Zone UTC+08:00
Local time 08:38:08 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Turpan is located at 42°56'52"N 89°10'44"E (42.9476900, 89.1788600).

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Official website of Turpan

Official Website
  • Gaochang District
  • Toksun County
  • Piqan County

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2000 550,731 - demographic balance
2007 589,609 6.59% demographic balance
2010 622,903 5.34% demographic balance
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