Living in Mixia
Mixia is a large place in Xinjiang, China, home to 32,419 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 7%, #53 of 819), low-income households (top 35%, #699 of 2,047), first-time home buyers (top 36%, #697 of 1,977).
Residents32,419
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport161 km (Kashgar Laining International)
Nearest city of 100k+3 km
Within 30 km539,800 people
Climate typeCold desert (BWk)
Terrain around itabout 1,230 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverYarkant, 9.2 km
Main railway line441.7 km
Distance to Beijing3,350 km
Within 10 km230,147 people
Greater areaGreater Shache, 3 km out
Winter daylight9 h 29 min, sunset 12:34
See Mixia on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mixia
- It is part of Greater Shache, 3 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 29 min and sets around 12:34; in late June it sets around 16:18.
How Mixia 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 | 67 | #701 of 1,977 | #31 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #699 of 2,047 | #17 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #713 of 1,977 | #32 of 98 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #723 of 1,977 | #32 of 98 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #1,193 of 1,977 | #7 of 98 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #1,108 of 1,977 | #8 of 98 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #1,565 of 2,047 | #73 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 54 | #866 of 1,696 | #24 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 56 | #831 of 1,627 | #24 of 72 | Map |
| DINKS | 54 | #894 of 1,543 | #24 of 66 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #1,302 of 2,047 | #15 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #682 of 1,657 | #20 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | 58 | #836 of 1,462 | #27 of 58 | Map |
| Student | 67 | #53 of 819 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #697 of 1,977 | #18 of 98 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #923 of 2,047 | #29 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 45 | #884 of 1,543 | #27 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 50 | #1,068 of 2,047 | #22 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #927 of 1,977 | #24 of 98 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #1,399 of 2,047 | #77 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #753 of 1,774 | #14 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 7 | #1,796 of 2,047 | #95 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #1,430 of 2,047 | #81 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #877 of 2,047 | #27 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #1,048 of 2,047 | #22 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #1,736 of 2,047 | #78 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 62 | #1,022 of 2,047 | #15 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #744 of 1,696 | #26 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Shache 4 km
- Gulebage 5 km
- Yishikuli 6 km
- Arele (Xinjiang, 17,398 residents) 10 km
- Tage'erqi 10 km
- Tuomuwusitang 10 km
- Paikeqi 11 km
- Wudalike 15 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.