Living in Yilan
Yilan is a large place in Heilongjiang, China, home to 71,180 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 48%, #963 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 56%, #1,139 of 2,047), rural value seekers (top 63%, #1,278 of 2,047).
Residents71,180
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport263 km (Harbin Taiping International)
Nearest city of 100k+77 km
Within 30 km71,200 people
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverSonghua, 1.8 km
Main railway line21.1 km
Distance to Beijing1,281 km
Within 10 km71,180 people
Winter daylight8 h 36 min, sunset 8:38
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Yilan
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 36 min and sets around 8:38; in late June it sets around 13:18.
How Yilan 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 | 45 | #1,941 of 1,977 | #69 of 70 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #1,934 of 2,047 | #67 of 75 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #1,834 of 1,977 | #66 of 70 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,861 of 1,977 | #67 of 70 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 39 | #1,975 of 1,977 | #70 of 70 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 52 | #1,975 of 1,977 | #70 of 70 | Map |
| Early retiree | 45 | #2,035 of 2,047 | #67 of 75 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 45 | #2,032 of 2,047 | #72 of 75 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #1,933 of 1,977 | #68 of 70 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #1,852 of 2,047 | #66 of 75 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 6 | #1,931 of 2,047 | #66 of 75 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 40 | #1,755 of 1,977 | #68 of 70 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #1,139 of 2,047 | #46 of 75 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,663 of 1,774 | #69 of 75 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 5 | #1,869 of 2,047 | #67 of 75 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #1,278 of 2,047 | #49 of 75 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 30 | #1,986 of 2,047 | #73 of 75 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 27 | #1,839 of 2,047 | #67 of 75 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #963 of 2,047 | #62 of 75 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,960 of 2,047 | #68 of 75 | 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.