Living in Sandu
Sandu is a large place in Hainan, China, home to 76,757 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 11%, #209 of 1,977), people who want to live by the sea (top 36%, #152 of 433), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 45%, #919 of 2,047).
Residents76,757
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport132 km (Haikou Meilan International)
Nearest city of 100k+48 km
Within 30 km411,900 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line64.5 km
Distance to Beijing2,342 km
Within 10 km153,659 people
LandscapeHainan Island
Winter daylight10 h 56 min, sunset 11:10
See Sandu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sandu
- The landscape belongs to Hainan Island.
- The Gulf of Tonkin is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 56 min and sets around 11:10; in late June it sets around 13:25.
How Sandu 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 Hainan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #1,562 of 1,977 | #24 of 29 | Map |
| Low-income household | 58 | #1,461 of 2,047 | #21 of 30 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #1,738 of 1,977 | #23 of 29 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #1,771 of 1,977 | #24 of 29 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #209 of 1,977 | #10 of 29 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #1,084 of 1,977 | #16 of 29 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,212 of 2,047 | #15 of 30 | 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 | 67 | #1,299 of 2,047 | #25 of 30 | 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 | 54 | #1,669 of 1,977 | #24 of 29 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #1,191 of 2,047 | #18 of 30 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 45 | #1,259 of 2,047 | #19 of 30 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #1,181 of 1,977 | #15 of 29 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #1,244 of 2,047 | #17 of 30 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 7 | #1,471 of 1,774 | #27 of 30 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #919 of 2,047 | #16 of 30 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #1,208 of 2,047 | #16 of 30 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #838 of 2,047 | #11 of 30 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #1,311 of 2,047 | #18 of 30 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #1,885 of 2,047 | #21 of 30 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #152 of 433 | #12 of 26 | Map |
| Business owner | 46 | #1,470 of 2,047 | #23 of 30 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Baimajing 9 km
- Eman 9 km
- Xinzhou (Hainan) 13 km
- Mutang 14 km
- Zhonghe (Hainan) 15 km
- Wangwu 17 km
- Paipu 18 km
- Guangcun 22 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.