Living in Gannan
Gannan is a large place in Heilongjiang, China, home to 59,239 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #20 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 20%, #409 of 2,047), rural value seekers (top 24%, #477 of 2,047).
Residents59,239
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport84 km (Qiqihar Sanjiazi)
Nearest city of 100k+58 km
Within 30 km59,200 people
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line50.9 km
Distance to Beijing1,054 km
Within 10 km59,239 people
LandscapeManchurian Plain
Winter daylight8 h 23 min, sunset 8:56
See Gannan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Gannan
- The landscape belongs to the Manchurian Plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 23 min and sets around 8:56; in late June it sets around 13:49.
How Gannan 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 Heilongjiang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #1,246 of 1,977 | #41 of 70 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #1,870 of 2,047 | #57 of 75 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #1,524 of 1,977 | #49 of 70 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #1,598 of 1,977 | #50 of 70 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #1,634 of 1,977 | #15 of 70 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #1,447 of 1,977 | #16 of 70 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #1,666 of 2,047 | #11 of 75 | 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 | 61 | #1,698 of 2,047 | #35 of 75 | 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 | 43 | #1,810 of 1,977 | #55 of 70 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #1,724 of 2,047 | #52 of 75 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 21 | #1,762 of 2,047 | #52 of 75 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 49 | #1,431 of 1,977 | #49 of 70 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 78 | #409 of 2,047 | #8 of 75 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 7 | #1,453 of 1,774 | #57 of 75 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 20 | #1,374 of 2,047 | #30 of 75 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 63 | #477 of 2,047 | #11 of 75 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #1,686 of 2,047 | #58 of 75 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 34 | #1,691 of 2,047 | #53 of 75 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 80 | #20 of 2,047 | #2 of 75 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 20 | #1,785 of 2,047 | #52 of 75 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Zhalantun 58 km
- Nianzishan 64 km
- Longjiang 69 km
- Fuyu (Heilongjiang) 73 km
- Qiqihar 73 km
- Hulan Ergi 80 km
- Nehe 119 km
- Dorbod 137 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.