Living in Qarasu
Qarasu is a large place in Xinjiang, China, home to 71,446 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 2%, #21 of 1,774), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 26%, #521 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 33%, #660 of 2,047).
Residents71,446
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport285 km (Almaty International)
Nearest city of 100k+39 km
Within 30 km71,400 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 750 m, height range 310 m
Main railway line137.6 km
Border with Kazakhstan4 km
Distance to Beijing2,983 km
Within 10 km71,446 people
Winter daylight8 h 52 min, sunset 12:03
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Qarasu
- The border with Kazakhstan is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 52 min and sets around 12:03; in late June it sets around 16:26.
How Qarasu 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 | 65 | #939 of 1,977 | #37 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #1,742 of 2,047 | #81 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #1,271 of 1,977 | #55 of 98 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #1,311 of 1,977 | #55 of 98 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #1,213 of 1,977 | #12 of 98 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #1,310 of 1,977 | #27 of 98 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,146 of 2,047 | #16 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 20 | #1,638 of 1,696 | #72 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,636 of 2,047 | #53 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 34 | #1,640 of 1,657 | #73 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 | 54 | #1,662 of 1,977 | #74 of 98 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #1,767 of 2,047 | #77 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 16 | #1,825 of 2,047 | #81 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 45 | #1,576 of 1,977 | #60 of 98 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 72 | #660 of 2,047 | #45 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 75 | #21 of 1,774 | #2 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 49 | #521 of 2,047 | #20 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #697 of 2,047 | #46 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #1,596 of 2,047 | #62 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 35 | #1,668 of 2,047 | #67 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #772 of 2,047 | #12 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 18 | #1,817 of 2,047 | #83 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 29 | #1,643 of 1,696 | #70 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.