Living in Zhangjiachuan
Zhangjiachuan is a large place in Gansu, China, home to 62,497 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 16%, #317 of 2,047), climate-conscious movers (top 31%, #624 of 2,047), rural value seekers (top 44%, #897 of 2,047).
Residents62,497
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport241 km (Xi'an Xianyang International)
Nearest city of 100k+62 km
Within 30 km365,000 people
Terrain around itabout 1,850 m, height range 530 m
Main railway line48.3 km
Distance to Beijing1,052 km
Within 10 km102,189 people
LandscapeLoess Plateau
Winter daylight9 h 48 min, sunset 10:48
See Zhangjiachuan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Zhangjiachuan
- The landscape belongs to Loess Plateau.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 48 min and sets around 10:48; in late June it sets around 14:12.
How Zhangjiachuan 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 | 56 | #1,636 of 1,977 | #65 of 119 | Map |
| Low-income household | 53 | #1,573 of 2,047 | #60 of 127 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #1,783 of 1,977 | #66 of 119 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,807 of 1,977 | #68 of 119 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 53 | #1,886 of 1,977 | #98 of 119 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #1,858 of 1,977 | #87 of 119 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #1,797 of 2,047 | #107 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 | 57 | #1,884 of 2,047 | #83 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 regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 44 | #1,793 of 1,977 | #68 of 119 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,460 of 2,047 | #58 of 127 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 30 | #1,609 of 2,047 | #55 of 127 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 42 | #1,696 of 1,977 | #55 of 119 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #1,012 of 2,047 | #78 of 127 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 2 | #1,624 of 1,774 | #65 of 127 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 56 | #317 of 2,047 | #37 of 127 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #897 of 2,047 | #74 of 127 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #1,152 of 2,047 | #31 of 127 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 38 | #1,572 of 2,047 | #44 of 127 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #624 of 2,047 | #35 of 127 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 29 | #1,693 of 2,047 | #67 of 127 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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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.