Hotan Prefecture population
Hotan Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 2,504,700 people in 2021, with a density of 10.1 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2023.
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Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
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Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
Economy and income
Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.
Economy and income
- GDP
- $7.3B2023
- GDP growth
- 5.0%
- Primary industry
- $1.6B
- Secondary industry
- $1.2B
- Tertiary industry
- $4.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $4,885
- Rural disposable income
- $1,729
Cities and counties in Hotan Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moyu | 571,648 people | 25,624 km² | 22.3 | — | $1.6B |
| Hotan | 501,028 people | 496 km² | 1,010.5 | — | $2.3B |
| Hotan County | 342,600 people | 40,877 km² | 8.4 | — | — |
| Luopu | 286,900 people | 14,287 km² | 20.1 | — | $1.0B |
| Pishan | 281,573 people | 39,820 km² | 7.1 | — | $938.2M |
| Yutian | 257,038 people | 39,126 km² | 6.6 | — | $894.0M |
| Cele | 157,792 people | 31,343 km² | 5.0 | — | $561.4M |
| Minfeng | 42,649 people | 57,574 km² | 0.7 | — | $306.8M |
| Hean | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hekang | — | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hotan Prefecture?
The resident population of Hotan Prefecture was 2,504,700 people in 2021. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Hotan Prefecture?
The population density is 10.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 249,147 km².
Where does this data come from?
Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.
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