Living in Kuiya
Kuiya is a large place in Xinjiang, China, home to 43,212 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 42%, #853 of 2,047), digital natives (top 51%, #863 of 1,696), single professionals (top 54%, #908 of 1,696).
Residents43,212
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport400 km (Kashgar Laining International)
Nearest city of 100k+34 km
Within 30 km678,400 people
Climate typeCold desert (BWk)
Terrain around itabout 1,340 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line649.1 km
Distance to Beijing3,184 km
Within 10 km357,744 people
Winter daylight9 h 35 min, sunset 12:28
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kuiya
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 35 min and sets around 12:28; in late June it sets around 16:05.
How Kuiya 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 | #1,532 of 1,977 | #80 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 66 | #1,096 of 2,047 | #41 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #1,658 of 1,977 | #82 of 98 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #1,707 of 1,977 | #83 of 98 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,365 of 1,977 | #44 of 98 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #1,374 of 1,977 | #43 of 98 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #1,628 of 2,047 | #86 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 52 | #908 of 1,696 | #29 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 52 | #974 of 1,627 | #33 of 72 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,526 of 2,047 | #36 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 58 | #1,340 of 1,657 | #53 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 | 62 | #1,444 of 1,977 | #61 of 98 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #853 of 2,047 | #23 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 46 | #1,229 of 2,047 | #36 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #1,079 of 1,977 | #31 of 98 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #1,592 of 2,047 | #94 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #1,931 of 2,047 | #108 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #1,561 of 2,047 | #93 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #681 of 2,047 | #17 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #1,202 of 2,047 | #33 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #1,830 of 2,047 | #99 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 49 | #1,388 of 2,047 | #51 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #863 of 1,696 | #33 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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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.