Living in Handan
Handan is a city in Hebei, China, home to 1,358,318 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single professionals (top 9%, #139 of 1,696), young professionals (top 9%, #136 of 1,627), city lovers (top 9%, #132 of 1,543).
Residents1,358,318
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport187 km (Shijiazhuang Zhengding International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,358,300 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line1.6 km
Distance to Beijing405 km
Within 10 km1,358,318 people
Greater areaGreater Handan, 3 km out
Winter daylight9 h 39 min, sunset 10:10
See Handan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Handan
- It is part of Greater Handan, 3 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 39 min and sets around 10:10; in late June it sets around 13:44.
How Handan 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 Hebei | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #1,779 of 1,977 | #37 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #307 of 2,047 | #15 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #1,387 of 1,977 | #33 of 41 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #1,290 of 1,977 | #32 of 41 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #1,850 of 1,977 | #37 of 41 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,562 of 1,977 | #32 of 41 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #1,868 of 2,047 | #36 of 41 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #139 of 1,696 | #5 of 39 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #136 of 1,627 | #5 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 87 | #144 of 1,543 | #5 of 35 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #1,241 of 2,047 | #28 of 41 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #155 of 1,657 | #6 of 38 | Map |
| Car-free household | 94 | #131 of 1,462 | #4 of 34 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #788 of 819 | #22 of 22 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #392 of 1,977 | #18 of 41 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #576 of 2,047 | #18 of 41 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 89 | #132 of 1,543 | #4 of 35 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #265 of 2,047 | #8 of 41 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #415 of 1,977 | #18 of 41 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 10 | #1,941 of 2,047 | #38 of 41 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 13 | #1,005 of 1,774 | #31 of 41 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #1,978 of 2,047 | #37 of 41 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 20 | #1,906 of 2,047 | #38 of 41 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #427 of 2,047 | #14 of 41 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #311 of 2,047 | #13 of 41 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #1,767 of 2,047 | #38 of 41 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 74 | #475 of 2,047 | #17 of 41 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #195 of 1,696 | #7 of 39 | Map |
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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.