Living in Elixku
Elixku is a large place in Xinjiang, China, home to 36,793 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 10%, #193 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 16%, #321 of 2,047), young families (top 28%, #536 of 1,977).
Residents36,793
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport148 km (Kashgar Laining International)
Nearest city of 100k+34 km
Within 30 km310,500 people
Climate typeCold desert (BWk)
Terrain around itabout 1,200 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverYarkant, 4.6 km
Main railway line434.4 km
Distance to Beijing3,332 km
Within 10 km52,639 people
Winter daylight9 h 27 min, sunset 12:33
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Elixku
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 27 min and sets around 12:33; in late June it sets around 16:19.
How Elixku 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 | 68 | #536 of 1,977 | #23 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 57 | #1,481 of 2,047 | #64 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #817 of 1,977 | #35 of 98 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #888 of 1,977 | #41 of 98 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,355 of 1,977 | #41 of 98 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #1,362 of 1,977 | #39 of 98 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,129 of 2,047 | #14 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 32 | #1,489 of 1,696 | #63 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 32 | #1,481 of 1,627 | #63 of 72 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,619 of 2,047 | #51 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 48 | #1,529 of 1,657 | #69 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #1,498 of 1,977 | #67 of 98 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,481 of 2,047 | #62 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 36 | #1,484 of 2,047 | #59 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 45 | #1,571 of 1,977 | #59 of 98 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 79 | #321 of 2,047 | #25 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 9 | #1,367 of 1,774 | #46 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #1,457 of 2,047 | #71 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 66 | #193 of 2,047 | #11 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #1,501 of 2,047 | #57 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 38 | #1,568 of 2,047 | #61 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #716 of 2,047 | #7 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 44 | #1,507 of 2,047 | #65 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 34 | #1,519 of 1,696 | #64 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Azhatebage 10 km
- Awati 11 km
- Kuoshi'airike 12 km
- Huangdi 13 km
- Alamaiti 17 km
- Dunbage 20 km
- Tage'erqi 21 km
- Paikeqi 23 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.