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Aqsu overview
Aqsu (orange) and the other large cities of China
Aqsu lies in Xinjiang in China at 41.18°N, 80.28°E, about 1,119 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Urumqi (UTC+6); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Ji’an (538,699) and larger than Shangluo (531,696). The largest city in China is Shanghai with 24,874,500 people; the capital, Beijing, has 18,960,744.
The national capital, Beijing, is about 3,033 km away; the nearest large city is Ālā'ĕr, 109 km from Aqsu.
China as a whole has a live population of 1,411,968,572 (-0.2% a year) and ranks #2 of 238 countries — see the China population page for the full statistics and the China atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Aqsu
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ālā'ĕr Xinjiang | 109 km | 126,259 |
| Tumxuk Xinjiang | 179 km | 135,727 |
Largest cities in China
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aqsu?
Aqsu has about 535,657 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Aqsu the capital of China?
No. The capital of China is Beijing (18,960,744 people), about 3,033 km away. Aqsu is the 280th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Aqsu compared with the rest of China?
Its 535,657 residents are 0% of the 1,411,968,572 people living in China today. Shanghai is larger with 24,874,500 people.
Where is Aqsu?
In Xinjiang, China, at latitude 41.18 and longitude 80.28, 1,119 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Ālā'ĕr (109 km), Tumxuk (179 km).
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