Autonomous region of Xinjiang, China

Location of autonomous region of Xinjiang on a map

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)