Living in Aqsu
Aqsu is a city in Xinjiang, China, home to 535,657 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 16%, #322 of 2,047), first-time home buyers (top 16%, #313 of 1,977), city lovers (top 20%, #297 of 1,543).
Residents535,657
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport330 km (Issyk-Kul International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km618,800 people
Climate typeCold desert (BWk)
Terrain around itabout 1,120 m, height range 80 m
Nearest major riverAksu, 9.2 km
Main railway line359.8 km
Distance to Beijing3,032 km
Within 10 km535,657 people
Greater areaGreater Aksu, 5 km out
Winter daylight9 h 12 min, sunset 12:13
See Aqsu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Aqsu
- It is part of Greater Aksu, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 12 min and sets around 12:13; in late June it sets around 16:15.
How Aqsu ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in China. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In China | In Xinjiang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #1,527 of 1,977 | #79 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #322 of 2,047 | #2 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #532 of 1,977 | #26 of 98 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #550 of 1,977 | #26 of 98 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 52 | #1,907 of 1,977 | #92 of 98 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #1,895 of 1,977 | #88 of 98 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #1,981 of 2,047 | #107 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #337 of 1,696 | #3 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #332 of 1,627 | #3 of 72 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #348 of 1,543 | #3 of 66 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #1,711 of 2,047 | #60 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #354 of 1,657 | #3 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | 83 | #294 of 1,462 | #3 of 58 | Map |
| Student | 6 | #565 of 819 | #41 of 42 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #313 of 1,977 | #2 of 98 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #515 of 2,047 | #5 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #297 of 1,543 | #3 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #514 of 2,047 | #7 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #407 of 1,977 | #7 of 98 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #1,811 of 2,047 | #108 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #832 of 1,774 | #19 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #1,932 of 2,047 | #109 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #1,804 of 2,047 | #108 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #678 of 2,047 | #16 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #454 of 2,047 | #7 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #1,745 of 2,047 | #79 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 68 | #772 of 2,047 | #8 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #424 of 1,696 | #5 of 74 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.