Aksu Prefecture

The prefecture extends across 131,161 square kilometers of diverse terrain, including sections of the Taklamakan Desert and mountains reaching elevations of 1,519 meters.

The region gained administrative status as Aksu Prefecture in 1884 during the Qing Dynasty period, following centuries of control by various empires and kingdoms.

The population includes 80.1 percent Uyghur residents and 18.6 percent Han Chinese inhabitants according to the 2020 census data, representing different ethnic traditions.

Agricultural production depends on irrigation from the Tarim River and its tributaries, enabling the cultivation of cotton, grains, fruits, and other crops.

The prefecture maintains a 263.8-kilometer international border with both Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, creating a strategic point for cross-border relations.

Location: Xinjiang

Elevation above the sea: 1,519 m

Website: http://aksu.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 41.16968,80.27195

Latest update: March 17, 2025 16:23