Living in Zepu
Zepu is a large place in Xinjiang, China, home to 51,691 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 7%, #137 of 2,047), young families (top 8%, #144 of 1,977), nature lovers (top 17%, #335 of 2,047).
Residents51,691
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport186 km (Kashgar Laining International)
Nearest city of 100k+26 km
Within 30 km307,600 people
Climate typeCold desert (BWk)
Terrain around itabout 1,260 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverYarkant, 7.1 km
Main railway line460.6 km
Distance to Beijing3,356 km
Within 10 km51,691 people
Greater areaGreater Shache, 27 km out
Winter daylight9 h 30 min, sunset 12:34
See Zepu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Zepu
- It is part of Greater Shache, 27 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 30 min and sets around 12:34; in late June it sets around 16:17.
How Zepu 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 | 71 | #144 of 1,977 | #5 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #1,393 of 2,047 | #59 of 110 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #382 of 1,977 | #21 of 98 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #402 of 1,977 | #21 of 98 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #1,413 of 1,977 | #52 of 98 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #1,455 of 1,977 | #52 of 98 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,108 of 2,047 | #13 of 110 | Map |
| Single professional | 37 | #1,397 of 1,696 | #57 of 74 | Map |
| Young professional | 38 | #1,387 of 1,627 | #57 of 72 | Map |
| DINKS | 38 | #1,378 of 1,543 | #54 of 66 | Map |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,674 of 2,047 | #56 of 110 | Map |
| Commuter | 55 | #1,414 of 1,657 | #62 of 73 | Map |
| Car-free household | 40 | #1,312 of 1,462 | #49 of 58 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #1,358 of 1,977 | #55 of 98 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #1,501 of 2,047 | #64 of 110 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 26 | #1,358 of 1,543 | #53 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 34 | #1,520 of 2,047 | #63 of 110 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 45 | #1,594 of 1,977 | #64 of 98 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 79 | #335 of 2,047 | #26 of 110 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 9 | #1,347 of 1,774 | #45 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 20 | #1,390 of 2,047 | #64 of 110 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 67 | #137 of 2,047 | #6 of 110 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #1,401 of 2,047 | #54 of 110 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 40 | #1,501 of 2,047 | #58 of 110 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #726 of 2,047 | #8 of 110 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 44 | #1,517 of 2,047 | #67 of 110 | Map |
| Digital native | 36 | #1,464 of 1,696 | #63 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tuomuwusitang 20 km
- Arele (Xinjiang, 17,398 residents) 22 km
- Wudalike 23 km
- Yigai'erqi 24 km
- Gulebage 25 km
- Shache 25 km
- Mixia 30 km
- Qarek 32 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.