Living in Puqiakeqi
Puqiakeqi is a large place in Xinjiang, China, home to 35,142 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 41%, #836 of 2,047), low-income households (top 51%, #1,043 of 2,047), digital natives (top 54%, #902 of 1,696).
Residents35,142
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport403 km (Kashgar Laining International)
Nearest city of 100k+31 km
Within 30 km678,400 people
Climate typeCold desert (BWk)
Terrain around itabout 1,310 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line649.5 km
Distance to Beijing3,177 km
Within 10 km313,864 people
Winter daylight9 h 35 min, sunset 12:27
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Puqiakeqi
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 35 min and sets around 12:27; in late June it sets around 16:05.
How Puqiakeqi 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 | 59 | #1,475 of 1,977 | #72 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #1,043 of 2,047 | #38 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #1,589 of 1,977 | #72 of 98 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #1,645 of 1,977 | #74 of 98 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,336 of 1,977 | #35 of 98 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #1,342 of 1,977 | #35 of 98 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #1,618 of 2,047 | #83 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #966 of 1,696 | #36 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 51 | #1,021 of 1,627 | #37 of 72 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #1,020 of 1,543 | #34 of 66 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,516 of 2,047 | #34 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 60 | #1,302 of 1,657 | #51 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 | 64 | #1,390 of 1,977 | #56 of 98 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #836 of 2,047 | #21 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 43 | #932 of 1,543 | #30 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 45 | #1,248 of 2,047 | #40 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #1,094 of 1,977 | #32 of 98 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #1,557 of 2,047 | #91 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 | 1 | #1,916 of 2,047 | #107 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #1,523 of 2,047 | #91 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #734 of 2,047 | #19 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #1,215 of 2,047 | #37 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #1,813 of 2,047 | #97 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 50 | #1,370 of 2,047 | #50 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #902 of 1,696 | #35 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.