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Oldest Cities in Xinjiang

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Xinjiang

1 Ürümqi 39.0
2 Shihezi 39.0
3 Korla 39.0
4 Aqsu 39.0
5 Kashgar 39.0
6 Gujangbagh 39.0
7 Huocheng 39.0
8 Artux 39.0
9 Xinyuan 39.0
10 Turpan 39.0
11 Ghulja 39.0
12 Karamay 39.0
13 Hami 39.0
14 Bole 39.0
15 Changji 39.0
16 Jinshanlu 39.0
17 Tacheng 39.0
18 Wujiaqu 39.0
19 Tumxuk 39.0
20 Shache 39.0
21 Ālā'ĕr 39.0
22 Xincheng 39.0
23 Baijiantan 39.0
24 Wensu 39.0
25 Kageleke 39.0
26 Wusu 39.0
27 Qarasu 39.0
28 Xininglu 39.0
29 Qaraqash 39.0
30 Sandaohezi 39.0
31 Emin 39.0
32 Bageqi 39.0
33 Zhawa 39.0
34 Zepu 39.0
35 Yuqunweng 39.0
36 Han’airike 39.0
37 Kuiya 39.0
38 Ka'ersai 39.0
39 Baishikante 39.0
40 Jelilyüzi 39.0
41 Elixku 39.0
42 Dadamtu 39.0
43 Puqiakeqi 39.0
44 Huangdi 39.0
45 Tage'erqi 39.0
46 Yawa 39.0
47 Bayandai 39.0
48 Mixia 39.0
49 Saybag 39.0
50 Wudalike 39.0
51 Yengisar 39.0
52 Sandaoling Lutiankuang Wuqi Nongchang 39.0
53 Mugala 39.0
54 Qarek 39.0
55 Yishikuli 39.0
56 Huyanghe 39.0
57 Tuomuwusitang 39.0
58 Layka 39.0
59 Akesalayi 39.0
60 Buzhake 39.0
61 Yigai'erqi 39.0
62 Tawakule 39.0
63 Kuoyiqi 39.0
64 Onyar 39.0
65 Panjim 39.0
66 Awati 39.0
67 Yengitam 39.0
68 Tuwaite 39.0
69 Jiahanbage 39.0
70 Ying’awati 39.0
71 Alamaiti 39.0
72 Kax 39.0
73 Manglai 39.0
74 Gulebage 39.0
75 Chapchal 39.0
76 Hoxtolgay 39.0
77 Siyeke 39.0
78 Beitun 39.0
79 Burqin 39.0
80 Arewusitang 39.0
81 Yisilamu'awati 39.0
82 Paikeqi 39.0
83 Xambabazar 39.0
84 Fuyun 39.0
85 Samuyuzi 39.0
86 Langgar 39.0
87 Baytokay 39.0
88 Qiemo 39.0
89 Tuohula 39.0
90 Kaqun 39.0
91 Weiwu'eryuqiwen 39.0
92 Kokyar 39.0
93 Hudiyuzi 39.0
94 Oytograk 39.0
95 Lop 39.0
96 Arix 39.0
97 Jiayi 39.0
98 Dunbage 39.0
99 Arele 39.0
100 Huoshilafu 39.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Xinjiang often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Ürümqi 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 Ürümqi'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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