Living in Korla
Korla is a city in Xinjiang, China, home to 549,324 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 19%, #369 of 2,047), first-time home buyers (top 20%, #381 of 1,977), city lovers (top 20%, #301 of 1,543).
Residents549,324
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport265 km (Ürümqi Tianshan International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km549,300 people
Climate typeCold desert (BWk)
Terrain around itabout 1,030 m, height range 480 m
Nearest major riverTarim, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Beijing2,538 km
Within 10 km549,324 people
Greater areaGreater Korla, 3 km out
Winter daylight9 h 08 min, sunset 11:48
See Korla on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Korla
- The Tarim runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Korla, 3 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 08 min and sets around 11:48; in late June it sets around 15:54.
How Korla 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 | #1,536 of 1,977 | #81 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #369 of 2,047 | #4 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #546 of 1,977 | #27 of 98 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #565 of 1,977 | #27 of 98 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 53 | #1,881 of 1,977 | #91 of 98 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #1,906 of 1,977 | #91 of 98 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #1,984 of 2,047 | #108 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #349 of 1,696 | #5 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #343 of 1,627 | #5 of 72 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #363 of 1,543 | #5 of 66 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #1,716 of 2,047 | #63 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #376 of 1,657 | #5 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | 83 | #298 of 1,462 | #4 of 58 | Map |
| Student | 6 | #563 of 819 | #40 of 42 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #381 of 1,977 | #6 of 98 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #563 of 2,047 | #8 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #301 of 1,543 | #4 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 64 | #535 of 2,047 | #8 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #471 of 1,977 | #9 of 98 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #1,817 of 2,047 | #109 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #834 of 1,774 | #20 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #1,023 of 2,047 | #43 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 28 | #1,810 of 2,047 | #109 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #705 of 2,047 | #18 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #471 of 2,047 | #8 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 56 | #2,000 of 2,047 | #109 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 67 | #822 of 2,047 | #9 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #433 of 1,696 | #6 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ürümqi 256 km
- Changji 267 km
- Xincheng (Xinjiang) 267 km
- Turpan 282 km
- Shihezi 283 km
- Sandaohezi 289 km
- Wujiaqu 289 km
- Xinyuan 301 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.