Autonomous region of Xinjiang, China
Xinjiang is a autonomous region found in the nation of China. Home to 21,813,334 people, it is the 25th largest division in China in terms of population.
Xinjiang gained its current status as a autonomous region in the year 1949. The government of Xinjiang is lead by Shohrat Zakir and is based in the autonomous region capital of Urumqi (Population: 3,029,372).
The most populous cities in Xinjiang are: UEruemqi (Population: 3,029,372), Shihezi (Population: 572,772), Yingbazha (Population: 340,020), Kashi (Population: 274,717), Aral (Population: 260,000).
Xinjiang Autonomous region - Quick Facts
| Country | China |
| Region Type | Autonomous region |
| ISO Code | CN_65 |
| Time Zone | HKT |
| Year of Establishment | 1949 |
| Capital | Urumqi (Population: 3) |
| Head of Government | Shohrat Zakir |
| Total Population | 21,813,334 |
| Total Area | 1,743,441 sq km (673,146 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 12.5 sq km (32.4 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.