Living in Yawa
Yawa is a large place in Xinjiang, China, home to 33,949 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 5%, #97 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 13%, #252 of 2,047), climate-conscious movers (top 50%, #1,022 of 2,047).
Residents33,949
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport384 km (Kashgar Laining International)
Nearest city of 100k+50 km
Within 30 km481,800 people
Climate typeCold desert (BWk)
Terrain around itabout 1,310 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line632.8 km
Distance to Beijing3,191 km
Within 10 km33,949 people
Winter daylight9 h 35 min, sunset 12:28
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Yawa
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 35 min and sets around 12:28; in late June it sets around 16:06.
How Yawa 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 | 63 | #1,181 of 1,977 | #49 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 52 | #1,604 of 2,047 | #73 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #1,624 of 1,977 | #76 of 98 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #1,642 of 1,977 | #73 of 98 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #1,624 of 1,977 | #69 of 98 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #1,750 of 1,977 | #72 of 98 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,190 of 2,047 | #18 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 57 | #1,886 of 2,047 | #83 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #1,708 of 1,977 | #77 of 98 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #1,702 of 2,047 | #70 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 27 | #1,670 of 2,047 | #72 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 37 | #1,820 of 1,977 | #82 of 98 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 81 | #252 of 2,047 | #14 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 | 19 | #1,409 of 2,047 | #68 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 67 | #97 of 2,047 | #4 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #1,595 of 2,047 | #61 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 30 | #1,789 of 2,047 | #74 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,022 of 2,047 | #27 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 33 | #1,634 of 2,047 | #73 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | 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.