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Tacheng Prefecture County-level area Reference year 2021 City #2/7Province #38/108National #1896/2901

Wusu City population

Wusu City is a county-level area in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China. Resident population was 262,906 people in 2021, with a density of 18.4 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.

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Resident population 262,906 people 2021 · Reference year
Population density18.4people/km²
Area14,300km²
Urbanization rate — Data year —
Male/female ratio 1.14 Male 140,293 people · Female 122,613 people · 2020
Registered (hukou) population 207,581 people Data year 2023
Birth rate — Death rate —
GDP $4.2B Data year 2025
Urban disposable income $5,853 Rural disposable income $4,082 · 2025

Population over time

Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2023.

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Historical indicators

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Urbanization rate—
Birth rate—
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Census data

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

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Total population262,906 peopleSeventh census
Households98,717
Sex ratio (male per 100 female)114.4
MaleFemale85+ · Male: 0.35%85+ · Female: 0.43%85+80–84 · Male: 0.64%80–84 · Female: 0.75%80–8475–79 · Male: 0.96%75–79 · Female: 1.18%75–7970–74 · Male: 1.28%70–74 · Female: 1.46%70–7465–69 · Male: 1.90%65–69 · Female: 1.99%65–6960–64 · Male: 2.40%60–64 · Female: 2.05%60–6455–59 · Male: 4.36%55–59 · Female: 3.62%55–5950–54 · Male: 6.38%50–54 · Female: 5.53%50–5445–49 · Male: 5.95%45–49 · Female: 5.29%45–4940–44 · Male: 4.29%40–44 · Female: 3.61%40–4435–39 · Male: 3.77%35–39 · Female: 3.03%35–3930–34 · Male: 4.49%30–34 · Female: 3.36%30–3425–29 · Male: 3.63%25–29 · Female: 2.54%25–2920–24 · Male: 2.44%20–24 · Female: 2.00%20–2415–19 · Male: 2.37%15–19 · Female: 2.10%15–1910–14 · Male: 2.91%10–14 · Female: 2.81%10–145–9 · Male: 2.94%5–9 · Female: 2.70%5–91–4 · Male: 1.97%1–4 · Female: 1.86%1–40 · Male: 0.35%0 · Female: 0.31%0

Ethnic composition

Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.

Han73.37%
219,302 people
Hui11.52%
34,419 people
Kazakh6.70%
20,014 people
Uyghur5.49%
16,399 people
Mongol2.35%
7,009 people
Dongxiang0.21%
639 people
Tibetan0.07%
197 people
Tujia0.05%
138 people
Ethnic composition

Economy and income

Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.

$4.2B$4.1B$4.1B$4.0B$3.9B2023202420252023: $3.9B2024: $4.1B2025: $4.2B

Economy and income

GDP
$4.2B2025
GDP growth
5.0%
Primary industry
$1.7B
Secondary industry
$1.1B
Tertiary industry
$1.3B
Urban disposable income
$5,853
Rural disposable income
$4,082

Townships and subdistricts

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

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Township / subdistrictPopulationMaleFemale
Xinshiqu (新市区街道)56,00728,67627,331
Nanyuan (南苑街道)29,19114,94614,245
Hongqiao (虹桥街道)20,36910,4299,940
Bingtuanyiersantuanshenghuo (兵团一二三团生活区)15,6187,9967,622
Bashisihu (八十四户乡)13,6256,9766,649
Hatubuhu (哈图布呼镇)13,2506,7846,466

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wusu City?

The resident population of Wusu City was 262,906 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 Wusu City?

The population density is 18.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 14,300 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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