Living in Nanyang
Nanyang is a city in Henan, China, home to 1,811,812 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single professionals (top 5%, #71 of 1,696), young professionals (top 5%, #73 of 1,627), commuters (top 5%, #78 of 1,657).
Residents1,811,812
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport194 km (Luoyang Beijiao)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,993,300 people
Terrain around itabout 140 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line2.7 km
Distance to Beijing843 km
Within 10 km1,811,812 people
Greater areaGreater Nanyang, the core
Winter daylight9 h 58 min, sunset 10:27
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nanyang
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 58 min and sets around 10:27; in late June it sets around 13:42.
How Nanyang 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 Henan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #1,881 of 1,977 | #39 of 40 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #375 of 2,047 | #16 of 40 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #1,638 of 1,977 | #36 of 40 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #1,535 of 1,977 | #33 of 40 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #1,776 of 1,977 | #40 of 40 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #1,801 of 1,977 | #39 of 40 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #1,903 of 2,047 | #40 of 40 | Map |
| Single professional | 88 | #71 of 1,696 | #2 of 34 | Map |
| Young professional | 90 | #73 of 1,627 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 90 | #89 of 1,543 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #1,460 of 2,047 | #34 of 40 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #78 of 1,657 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Car-free household | 96 | #87 of 1,462 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #744 of 819 | #17 of 23 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #503 of 1,977 | #17 of 40 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #702 of 2,047 | #19 of 40 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 91 | #86 of 1,543 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #206 of 2,047 | #9 of 40 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #490 of 1,977 | #18 of 40 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 4 | #2,018 of 2,047 | #40 of 40 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 13 | #1,091 of 1,774 | #26 of 36 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #1,962 of 2,047 | #29 of 40 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 14 | #1,971 of 2,047 | #39 of 40 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #527 of 2,047 | #20 of 40 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #283 of 2,047 | #12 of 40 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #1,838 of 2,047 | #38 of 40 | Map |
| Coastal living | 53 | #416 of 433 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #378 of 2,047 | #11 of 40 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #155 of 1,696 | #6 of 34 | 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.