Living in Shimen
Shimen is a large place in Chongqing, China, home to 35,665 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single pensioners (top 12%, #235 of 1,977), remote workers (top 19%, #378 of 2,047), retired couples (top 19%, #369 of 1,977).
Residents35,665
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport91 km (Chongqing Jiangbei International)
Nearest city of 100k+9 km
Within 30 km1,199,500 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 250 m, height range 110 m
Nearest major riverChang Jiang, under 1 km
Main railway line2.2 km
Distance to Beijing1,531 km
Within 10 km177,761 people
Winter daylight10 h 17 min, sunset 11:03
See Shimen on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shimen
- The Chang Jiang runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 17 min and sets around 11:03; in late June it sets around 13:58.
How Shimen ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in China. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In China | In Chongqing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 66 | #845 of 1,977 | #234 of 436 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #621 of 2,047 | #95 of 439 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #1,005 of 1,977 | #219 of 436 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #1,005 of 1,977 | #221 of 436 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #369 of 1,977 | #80 of 436 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #235 of 1,977 | #92 of 436 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #653 of 2,047 | #255 of 439 | Map |
| Single professional | 56 | #792 of 1,696 | #104 of 419 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #792 of 1,627 | #104 of 408 | Map |
| DINKS | 57 | #788 of 1,543 | #106 of 386 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #378 of 2,047 | #91 of 439 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #722 of 1,657 | #98 of 413 | Map |
| Car-free household | 57 | #869 of 1,462 | #96 of 357 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #656 of 1,977 | #104 of 436 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #550 of 2,047 | #98 of 439 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 46 | #862 of 1,543 | #101 of 386 | Map |
| Expat professional | 59 | #694 of 2,047 | #117 of 439 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #696 of 1,977 | #94 of 436 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #1,263 of 2,047 | #317 of 439 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #506 of 1,774 | #111 of 439 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #1,267 of 2,047 | #361 of 439 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #1,249 of 2,047 | #311 of 439 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #662 of 2,047 | #79 of 439 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #728 of 2,047 | #101 of 439 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #1,944 of 2,047 | #428 of 439 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 72 | #577 of 2,047 | #109 of 439 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #675 of 1,696 | #100 of 419 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Baisha (Chongqing) 9 km
- Zhuyang 9 km
- Youxi 16 km
- Hegeng 16 km
- Shima (Chongqing, 69,881 residents) 16 km
- Ciyun 17 km
- Wutan 18 km
- Linjiang (Chongqing, 25,740 residents) 18 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.