Living in Laojunmiao
Laojunmiao is a large place in Gansu, China, home to 84,769 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 1%, #8 of 1,977), young families (top 1%, #10 of 1,977), low-income families (top 1%, #10 of 1,977).
Residents84,769
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport52 km (Jiayuguan International)
Nearest city of 100k+1 km
Within 30 km84,800 people
Climate typeCold desert (BWk)
Terrain around itabout 2,180 m, height range 780 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Beijing1,589 km
Within 10 km84,769 people
Greater areaGreater Yumen, the core
LandscapeQilian Mountains, Tibetan Plateau
Winter daylight9 h 20 min, sunset 11:08
See Laojunmiao on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Laojunmiao
- The landscape belongs to the Qilian Mountains.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 20 min and sets around 11:08; in late June it sets around 15:01.
How Laojunmiao 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 | 74 | #10 of 1,977 | #1 of 119 | Map |
| Low-income household | 57 | #1,502 of 2,047 | #49 of 127 | Map |
| Low-income family | 74 | #10 of 1,977 | #1 of 119 | Map |
| Single parent | 76 | #8 of 1,977 | #1 of 119 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #1,524 of 1,977 | #57 of 119 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #1,349 of 1,977 | #30 of 119 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #1,306 of 2,047 | #76 of 127 | Map |
| Single professional | 35 | #1,438 of 1,696 | #42 of 53 | Map |
| Young professional | 40 | #1,364 of 1,627 | #32 of 45 | Map |
| DINKS | 34 | #1,428 of 1,543 | #37 of 39 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #787 of 2,047 | #6 of 127 | Map |
| Commuter | 61 | #1,255 of 1,657 | #27 of 51 | Map |
| Car-free household | 55 | #932 of 1,462 | #20 of 32 | Map |
| Student | 33 | #308 of 819 | #4 of 15 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #1,201 of 1,977 | #27 of 119 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #1,384 of 2,047 | #45 of 127 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 37 | #1,099 of 1,543 | #25 of 39 | Map |
| Expat professional | 38 | #1,426 of 2,047 | #35 of 127 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #1,105 of 1,977 | #18 of 119 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 71 | #665 of 2,047 | #59 of 127 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #190 of 1,774 | #5 of 127 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 67 | #65 of 2,047 | #5 of 127 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #832 of 2,047 | #69 of 127 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #1,278 of 2,047 | #43 of 127 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #1,112 of 2,047 | #20 of 127 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #766 of 2,047 | #42 of 127 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 49 | #1,396 of 2,047 | #31 of 127 | Map |
| Digital native | 42 | #1,278 of 1,696 | #29 of 53 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jiayuguan 47 km
- Jiuquan 68 km
- Yùmén 78 km
- Zhangye 254 km
- Dunhuang 262 km
- Qilian 284 km
- Ehen Hudag 345 km
- Dalain Hob 367 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.