Living in Jiayuguan
Jiayuguan is a city in Gansu, China, home to 231,853 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 6%, #92 of 1,774), people who put healthcare first (top 6%, #108 of 1,977), movers on a budget (top 10%, #194 of 2,047).
Residents231,853
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport7 km (Jiayuguan International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km660,200 people
Climate typeCold desert (BWk)
Terrain around itabout 1,590 m, height range 390 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Beijing1,542 km
Within 10 km231,853 people
Winter daylight9 h 21 min, sunset 11:06
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jiayuguan
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 21 min and sets around 11:06; in late June it sets around 14:58.
How Jiayuguan 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 Gansu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #1,363 of 1,977 | #51 of 119 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #389 of 2,047 | #5 of 127 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #221 of 1,977 | #6 of 119 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #255 of 1,977 | #5 of 119 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #1,620 of 1,977 | #61 of 119 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #1,427 of 1,977 | #45 of 119 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #1,880 of 2,047 | #115 of 127 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #473 of 1,696 | #9 of 53 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #456 of 1,627 | #9 of 45 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #479 of 1,543 | #9 of 39 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #936 of 2,047 | #10 of 127 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #449 of 1,657 | #8 of 51 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #447 of 1,462 | #9 of 32 | Map |
| Student | 10 | #491 of 819 | #7 of 15 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #232 of 1,977 | #3 of 119 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #194 of 2,047 | #2 of 127 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 67 | #454 of 1,543 | #9 of 39 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #359 of 2,047 | #6 of 127 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #108 of 1,977 | #2 of 119 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #1,609 of 2,047 | #119 of 127 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #92 of 1,774 | #2 of 127 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #809 of 2,047 | #94 of 127 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #1,666 of 2,047 | #120 of 127 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #787 of 2,047 | #18 of 127 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #265 of 2,047 | #3 of 127 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,222 of 2,047 | #85 of 127 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 79 | #305 of 2,047 | #3 of 127 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #447 of 1,696 | #6 of 53 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jiuquan 21 km
- Laojunmiao 47 km
- Yùmén 118 km
- Zhangye 210 km
- Qilian 248 km
- Ehen Hudag 298 km
- Dunhuang 309 km
- Dalain Hob 334 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.