Aksu, Xinjiang
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Aksu 阿克苏市 • ئاقسۇ شەھىرى |
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.png) Location of Aksu City (pink) in Aksu Prefecture and Xinjiang |
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 Aksu
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| Coordinates: 41°10′N 80°15′E / 41.167°N 80.250°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Region | Xinjiang |
| Prefecture | Aksu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14,668 km2 (5,663 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 570,000 |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
| Postal code | 843000 |
| Area code(s) | 0997 |
Aksu (Uyghur: ئاقسۇ, Ақсу, ULY: Aqsu, UYY: Ak̡su?; Chinese: 阿克苏; pinyin: Ākèsù), is a city in and the seat of Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, lying at the northern edge of the Tarim Basin. The name Aksu literally means white water (in Turkic), and is used for both the oasis town and the river.
The economy of Aksu is mostly agricultural, with cotton, in particular long-staple cotton, as the main product. Also produced are grain, fruits, oils, and beets. The industry mostly consists of weaving, cement, and chemical industries.
The land currently under the administration of the Aksu City is divided in two parts, separated by the Aral City. The northern part hosts the city center, while the southern part is occupied by the Taklamakan Desert.
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