Living in Lixian
Lixian is a large place in Gansu, China, home to 58,300 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 35%, #709 of 2,047), rural value seekers (top 37%, #741 of 2,047), early retirees (top 41%, #832 of 2,047).
Residents58,300
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport294 km (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International)
Nearest city of 100k+62 km
Within 30 km494,700 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 1,620 m, height range 250 m
Main railway line57.7 km
Distance to Beijing1,181 km
Within 10 km87,350 people
Winter daylight9 h 52 min, sunset 10:54
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lixian
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 52 min and sets around 10:54; in late June it sets around 14:14.
How Lixian 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 | 57 | #1,570 of 1,977 | #62 of 119 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #1,547 of 2,047 | #55 of 127 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #1,757 of 1,977 | #64 of 119 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,788 of 1,977 | #66 of 119 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #1,198 of 1,977 | #36 of 119 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #1,378 of 1,977 | #38 of 119 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #832 of 2,047 | #20 of 127 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,629 of 2,047 | #41 of 127 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 46 | #1,777 of 1,977 | #66 of 119 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #1,403 of 2,047 | #51 of 127 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 31 | #1,589 of 2,047 | #50 of 127 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 43 | #1,650 of 1,977 | #46 of 119 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 66 | #881 of 2,047 | #69 of 127 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 2 | #1,625 of 1,774 | #66 of 127 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 43 | #709 of 2,047 | #84 of 127 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #741 of 2,047 | #63 of 127 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #1,136 of 2,047 | #30 of 127 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 39 | #1,548 of 2,047 | #43 of 127 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,181 of 2,047 | #80 of 127 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 31 | #1,667 of 2,047 | #62 of 127 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Shiqiao (Gansu) 6 km
- Yongping 14 km
- Yongxing (Gansu) 15 km
- Suhe 15 km
- Changdao 15 km
- Shibao 16 km
- Xiyu 20 km
- Jiangxi 21 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.