Gaochang District population
Gaochang District is a county-level area in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 320,000 people in 2024, with a density of 23.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2024
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–15 | 67,400 people | 21.1% |
| Age 16–59 | 211,200 people | 66.0% |
| Age 60+ | 41,400 people | 12.9% |
| Age 65+ | 25,900 people | 8.1% |
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 318,100 people | 320,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 47.6% | 48.5% |
| Birth rate | 6.93 ‰ | 7.52 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.62 ‰ | 6.27 ‰ |
| GDP | — | — |
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
- $2.4B2024
- GDP growth
- 9.9%
- Primary industry
- $472.7M
- Secondary industry
- $631.2M
- Tertiary industry
- $1.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,668
- Rural disposable income
- $2,943
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaer (亚尔镇) | 64,540 | 33,044 | 31,496 |
| Gaochanglu (高昌路街道) | 47,858 | 24,503 | 23,355 |
| Qiatekalei (恰特喀勒乡) | 28,103 | 14,389 | 13,714 |
| Putaogou (葡萄沟街道) | 26,165 | 13,396 | 12,769 |
| Shengjin (胜金乡) | 24,185 | 12,383 | 11,802 |
| Putao (葡萄镇) | 23,108 | 11,831 | 11,277 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gaochang District?
The resident population of Gaochang District was 320,000 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Gaochang District?
The population density is 23.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 13,589 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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Data source: 2024年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources