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Aral
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Aral, located in Xinjiang, China, is a mid-sized city renowned for its planned grid layout and agricultural heritage. Despite its utilitarian origins as a Bingtuan settlement, Aral offers sleepy charm, scenic parks, and lively markets. Visitors will experience a unique intersection of modern development and rural traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
328,241
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
40.54°, 81.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$689
Local Cost
$285
Local Income
$460
Cashless
90
English
10
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-19.2°C
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
61 mm
Internet Speed
251 Mbps
Upload
63 Mbps
Latency
337 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ACF
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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