Autonomous region of Ningxia, China

Location of autonomous region of Ningxia on a map

Ningxia is a autonomous region found in the nation of China. Home to 6,301,350 people, it is the 30th largest division in China in terms of population.

Ningxia gained its current status as a autonomous region in the year 1957. The government of Ningxia is lead by Liu Hui and is based in the autonomous region capital of Yinchuan (Population: 1,290,170).

The most populous cities in Ningxia are: Yinchuan (Population: 475,101), Shizuishan (Population: 136,570), Dawukou (Population: 131,880), Shitanjing (Population: 78,765).

Ningxia Autonomous region - Quick Facts

Country China
Region Type Autonomous region
ISO Code CN_64
Time Zone HKT
Year of Establishment 1957
Capital Yinchuan (Population: 1)
Head of Government Liu Hui
Total Population 6,301,350
Total Area 52,188 sq km (20,150 sq miles)
Population Density 120.7 sq km (312.7 sq miles)