Urumqi (Ürümqi), Xinjiang
Urumqi: This major city is the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwestern China, serving as a crucial economic and cultural hub along the historic Silk Road.
About
Quick Facts about Ürümqi
| Population | 3,112,559 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| State | Xinjiang (China) |
| Postal code | 830000 |
| Plate code | 新A |
| Phone Area Codes | 991 |
| Area | 10989 km2 |
| Official name | ᠥᠷᠥᠮᠴᠢ, ئۈرۈمچى شەھىرى, 乌鲁木齐市 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.8010,87.6005 |
| Altitude | 2,625 feet / 800 meters |
| Capital city | Ürümqi is capital of Xinjiang |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00, Xinjiang Time |
| Local time | 08:36:23 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Ürümqi is located at 43°48'3"N 87°36'2"E (43.8009600, 87.6004600).
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Official website of Ürümqi
Official Website- Batumi (2015 )
- Chelyabinsk (2004 )
- Dushanbe
- Mashhad
- Peshawar
- Tianshan District
- Midong District
- Shuimogou District
- Ürümqi County
- Toutunhe District
- Xinshi District
- Saybagh District
- Dabancheng District
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,262,786 | - | census |
| 2010 | 3,112,559 | 27.3% | census |
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