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Oldest Cities in China

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — China

1 Jiuxiangling 30 39.0
2 Yu'hu Bay 30 39.0
3 Burang 14 39.0
4 Huatai 33 39.0
5 Yuquanying 21 39.0
6 Kalaxilike 13 39.0
7 Bazang 15 39.0
8 Xibing 07 39.0
9 Langmusi 15 39.0
10 Bao'an yuan qu 30 39.0
11 Hetu 33 39.0
12 Heyi 30 39.0
13 Ningchang 33 39.0
14 Xiahu 07 39.0
15 Shahe Jiangong 30 39.0
16 Xipo 15 39.0
17 Xiaodian 28 39.0
18 Baochuang Estate 30 39.0
19 Pingding 15 39.0
20 Shazui 30 39.0
21 Bajiao 15 39.0
22 Gaonan 33 39.0
23 Chentian Village 30 39.0
24 Hanjiayuan 08 39.0
25 Longba 15 39.0
26 Dayu 15 39.0
27 Koktokay 13 39.0
28 Nanchang, Shenzhen 30 39.0
29 Oula 15 39.0
30 Jiangpan 15 39.0
31 Lixianghu 33 39.0
32 Shilian 33 39.0
33 Sanyi 33 39.0
34 Tieganlike 08 39.0
35 Dangyang 33 39.0
36 Ganfeng 33 39.0
37 Miba 15 39.0
38 Houyu 07 39.0
39 Xinzhuang 28 39.0
40 Dawangtai 28 39.0
41 Wanzu 33 39.0
42 Hejiabao 15 39.0
43 Tiemen 33 39.0
44 Sadikyüzi 13 39.0
45 Chiba 15 39.0
46 Niba 15 39.0
47 Gahai 15 39.0
48 Kalabulegen 13 39.0
49 Moba 15 39.0
50 Muye 33 39.0
51 Songping 15 39.0
52 Delong 33 39.0
53 Longtang 33 39.0
54 Lijie 15 39.0
55 Baluntaicun 13 39.0
56 Tingjiang 07 39.0
57 Songnong 33 39.0
58 Taoyan 15 39.0
59 Yulin 33 39.0
60 Haiyang 33 39.0
61 Longmen 07 39.0
62 Langxi 33 39.0
63 Liukuaizhuang 28 39.0
64 Shuangcha 15 39.0
65 Xiditou 28 39.0
66 Shangan 33 39.0
67 Tudi 33 39.0
68 Zhongyi 33 39.0
69 Taishihe 15 39.0
70 Yanhe 33 39.0
71 Qiongkulecun 13 39.0
72 Baiyun 33 39.0
73 Qingquan 33 39.0
74 Cairima 15 39.0
75 Jindong 15 39.0
76 Haokou 33 39.0
77 Dibao 33 39.0
78 Wangjia 33 39.0
79 Rong’an 07 39.0
80 Wutong 33 39.0
81 Wenshui 18 39.0
82 Jianjiang 07 39.0
83 Gongba 15 39.0
84 Fuping 33 39.0
85 Sanyu 15 39.0
86 Cenxi 33 39.0
87 Wuwu 30 39.0
88 Zhuyuan 15 39.0
89 Simenqian 11 39.0
90 Yuguan 15 39.0
91 Liuxiang 15 39.0
92 Wuping 15 39.0
93 Qihama 15 39.0
94 Madang 15 39.0
95 Tianyuan 33 39.0
96 Shangping 15 39.0
97 Xitangtuo 28 39.0
98 Douba 15 39.0
99 Xikou 33 39.0
100 Jiushixia 30 39.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in China often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Jiuxiangling has a median age of 39.0 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Jiuxiangling's residents are over 39.0 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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