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Aksu Prefecture County-level area Reference year 2021 City #4/9Province #36/108National #1876/2901

Wensu County population

Wensu County is a county-level area in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 266,002 people in 2021, with a density of 18.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.

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Resident population 266,002 people 2021 · Reference year
Population density18.7people/km²
Area14,202km²
Urbanization rate — Data year —
Male/female ratio 1.07 Male 137,563 people · Female 128,439 people · 2020
Registered (hukou) population 234,313 people Data year 2023
Birth rate — Death rate —
GDP $1.8B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $5,861 Rural disposable income $3,344 · 2025

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2023.

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Historical indicators

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Census data

Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.

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Total population266,002 peopleSeventh census
Households78,482
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)107.1
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.36%85+ · Female: 0.36%85+80–84 · Male: 2.42%80–84 · Female: 2.32%80–8475–79 · Male: 5.14%75–79 · Female: 4.96%75–7970–74 · Male: 4.03%70–74 · Female: 3.82%70–7465–69 · Male: 3.30%65–69 · Female: 3.50%65–6960–64 · Male: 3.67%60–64 · Female: 3.85%60–6455–59 · Male: 4.25%55–59 · Female: 3.78%55–5950–54 · Male: 5.40%50–54 · Female: 4.70%50–5445–49 · Male: 4.15%45–49 · Female: 3.62%45–4940–44 · Male: 3.55%40–44 · Female: 3.19%40–4435–39 · Male: 4.09%35–39 · Female: 3.78%35–3930–34 · Male: 3.97%30–34 · Female: 3.64%30–3425–29 · Male: 2.72%25–29 · Female: 2.35%25–2920–24 · Male: 1.60%20–24 · Female: 1.42%20–2415–19 · Male: 1.19%15–19 · Female: 1.11%15–1910–14 · Male: 0.95%10–14 · Female: 0.94%10–145–9 · Male: 0.54%5–9 · Female: 0.58%5–91–4 · Male: 0.26%1–4 · Female: 0.23%1–40 · Male: 0.13%0 · Female: 0.13%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Uyghur73.93%
172,943 people
Han23.60%
55,217 people
Tu1.64%
3,838 people
Hui0.26%
606 people
Korean0.18%
425 people
Miao0.15%
359 people
Manchu0.07%
161 people
Mulao0.07%
161 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$1.8B$1.8B$1.7B$1.6B$1.5B20222023202420252022: $1.6B2023: $1.7B2024: $1.7B2025: $1.8B

Economy and income

GDP
$1.8B2025
GDP growth
6.0%
Primary industry
$523.4M
Secondary industry
$382.8M
Tertiary industry
$909.0M
Urban disposable income
$5,861
Rural disposable income
$3,344

Townships and subdistricts

Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.

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Township / subdistrictPopulationMaleFemale
Wensu (温宿镇)89,29345,71843,575
Kezile (克孜勒镇)32,05916,41415,645
Arelei (阿热勒镇)20,35210,4209,932
Jiamu (佳木镇)18,3359,3888,947
Yixilaimuqi (依希来木其乡)17,9539,1928,761
Qiagelake (恰格拉克乡)15,2457,8057,440

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wensu County?

The resident population of Wensu County was 266,002 people in 2021. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.

How densely populated is Wensu County?

The population density is 18.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 14,202 km².

Where does this data come from?

Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.

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