Living in Longyan
Longyan is a city in Fujian, China, home to 1,025,087 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 10%, #187 of 2,047), first-time home buyers (top 12%, #225 of 1,977), expat professionals (top 12%, #235 of 2,047).
Residents1,025,087
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport126 km (Xiamen Gaoqi International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,025,100 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 750 m, height range 640 m
Nearest major riverJiulong, under 1 km
Main railway line1.9 km
Distance to Beijing1,653 km
Within 10 km1,025,087 people
Greater areaGreater Longyan, 12 km out
Winter daylight10 h 35 min, sunset 10:28
See Longyan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Longyan
- The Jiulong runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Longyan, 12 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 35 min and sets around 10:28; in late June it sets around 13:05.
How Longyan 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 Fujian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #1,646 of 1,977 | #20 of 25 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #187 of 2,047 | #3 of 25 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #966 of 1,977 | #14 of 25 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #910 of 1,977 | #14 of 25 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #1,717 of 1,977 | #25 of 25 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,530 of 1,977 | #21 of 25 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #1,687 of 2,047 | #24 of 25 | Map |
| Single professional | 82 | #195 of 1,696 | #6 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 85 | #193 of 1,627 | #6 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #200 of 1,543 | #6 of 20 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #821 of 2,047 | #16 of 25 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #195 of 1,657 | #5 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #184 of 1,462 | #6 of 20 | Map |
| Student | 1 | #664 of 819 | #9 of 14 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #225 of 1,977 | #4 of 25 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #259 of 2,047 | #6 of 25 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 85 | #183 of 1,543 | #6 of 20 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #235 of 2,047 | #6 of 25 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #350 of 1,977 | #8 of 25 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #1,869 of 2,047 | #20 of 25 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #936 of 2,047 | #20 of 25 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #1,849 of 2,047 | #20 of 25 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #396 of 2,047 | #11 of 25 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #202 of 2,047 | #7 of 25 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #1,971 of 2,047 | #22 of 25 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 77 | #389 of 2,047 | #11 of 25 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #219 of 1,696 | #6 of 21 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.