Living in Shima (Fujian)
Shima (Fujian) is a large place in Fujian, China, home to 68,375 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 2%, #7 of 433), retired couples (top 8%, #152 of 1,977), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 9%, #165 of 2,047).
Residents68,375
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport34 km (Xiamen Gaoqi International)
Nearest city of 100k+16 km
Within 30 km5,275,500 people
Sea coast0 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 110 m
Nearest major riverJiulong, 2.6 km
Main railway line8.2 km
Distance to Beijing1,727 km
Within 10 km68,375 people
Greater areaGreater Zhangzhou, 17 km out
Winter daylight10 h 37 min, sunset 10:26
See Shima (Fujian) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shima (Fujian)
- It is right on the coast of the Taiwan Strait.
- It is part of Greater Zhangzhou, 17 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 37 min and sets around 10:26; in late June it sets around 13:00.
How Shima (Fujian) 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 | 65 | #952 of 1,977 | #11 of 25 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #500 of 2,047 | #10 of 25 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #880 of 1,977 | #13 of 25 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #790 of 1,977 | #12 of 25 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #152 of 1,977 | #6 of 25 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #824 of 1,977 | #12 of 25 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #241 of 2,047 | #3 of 25 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #697 of 1,696 | #13 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 59 | #739 of 1,627 | #14 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #654 of 1,543 | #13 of 20 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #420 of 2,047 | #9 of 25 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #750 of 1,657 | #13 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 55 | #911 of 1,462 | #18 of 20 | Map |
| Student | 43 | #259 of 819 | #3 of 14 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #440 of 1,977 | #8 of 25 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #284 of 2,047 | #7 of 25 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 46 | #855 of 1,543 | #17 of 20 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #441 of 2,047 | #11 of 25 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #874 of 1,977 | #17 of 25 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 69 | #745 of 2,047 | #4 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 | 62 | #165 of 2,047 | #2 of 25 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #722 of 2,047 | #5 of 25 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #863 of 2,047 | #14 of 25 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #480 of 2,047 | #12 of 25 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #2,029 of 2,047 | #25 of 25 | Map |
| Coastal living | 83 | #7 of 433 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #271 of 2,047 | #7 of 25 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #785 of 1,696 | #14 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Zhangzhou 18 km
- Xiamen 28 km
- Ximeicun 84 km
- Jinjiang (Fujian) 87 km
- Quanzhou 94 km
- Luoyang (Fujian) 105 km
- Longyan 106 km
- Huanggang (Guangdong) 119 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.