Shapotou District population
Shapotou District is a county-level area in Ningxia Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 410,300 people in 2025, with a density of 59.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Ethnic population：常住人口中回族2.86
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 403,000 people | 402,100 people | 404,000 people | 410,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 63.7% | 64.4% | 65.3% | 66.2% |
| Birth rate | 10.19 ‰ | 9.94 ‰ | 11.16 ‰ | 7.86 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.45 ‰ | 7.20 ‰ | 7.44 ‰ | 6.88 ‰ |
| 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
- $4.3B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.3%
- Primary industry
- $608.8M
- Secondary industry
- $1.3B
- Tertiary industry
- $2.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,560
- Rural disposable income
- $2,689
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenchang (文昌镇) | 148,536 | 76,050 | 72,486 |
| Binhe (滨河镇) | 107,611 | 55,097 | 52,514 |
| Xuanhe (宣和镇) | 34,670 | 17,751 | 16,919 |
| Xingren (兴仁镇) | 22,256 | 11,395 | 10,861 |
| Dongyuan (东园镇) | 18,752 | 9,601 | 9,151 |
| Yongkang (永康镇) | 17,456 | 8,937 | 8,519 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shapotou District?
The resident population of Shapotou District was 410,300 people in 2025. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Shapotou District?
The population density is 59.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 6,877 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: 中卫市沙坡头区2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources