Living in Hanchuan
Hanchuan is a large place in Hubei, China, home to 87,737 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single pensioners (top 12%, #231 of 1,977), retired couples (top 14%, #272 of 1,977), early retirees (top 18%, #360 of 2,047).
Residents87,737
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport45 km (Wuhan Tianhe International)
Nearest city of 100k+33 km
Within 30 km159,600 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverHan, 3.0 km
Main railway line17.4 km
Distance to Beijing1,059 km
Within 10 km87,737 people
Greater areaGreater Wuhan, 49 km out
Winter daylight10 h 10 min, sunset 10:28
See Hanchuan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hanchuan
- It is part of Greater Wuhan, 49 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 10 min and sets around 10:28; in late June it sets around 13:31.
How Hanchuan 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 Hubei | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #938 of 1,977 | #33 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,537 of 2,047 | #42 of 54 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #1,262 of 1,977 | #40 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #1,280 of 1,977 | #43 of 53 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #272 of 1,977 | #14 of 53 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #231 of 1,977 | #13 of 53 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #360 of 2,047 | #9 of 54 | Map |
| Single professional | 35 | #1,429 of 1,696 | #41 of 52 | Map |
| Young professional | 37 | #1,412 of 1,627 | #41 of 50 | Map |
| DINKS | 35 | #1,420 of 1,543 | #41 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #461 of 2,047 | #19 of 54 | Map |
| Commuter | 48 | #1,532 of 1,657 | #43 of 51 | 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 | 59 | #1,541 of 1,977 | #44 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 58 | #1,298 of 2,047 | #31 of 54 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 33 | #1,199 of 1,543 | #40 of 46 | Map |
| Expat professional | 44 | #1,282 of 2,047 | #32 of 54 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #804 of 1,977 | #31 of 53 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #730 of 2,047 | #15 of 54 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 16 | #1,544 of 2,047 | #36 of 54 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #813 of 2,047 | #17 of 54 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #1,129 of 2,047 | #34 of 54 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #1,208 of 2,047 | #35 of 54 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #443 of 2,047 | #11 of 54 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 49 | #1,399 of 2,047 | #37 of 54 | Map |
| Digital native | 38 | #1,392 of 1,696 | #40 of 52 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Caidian 27 km
- Xiaogan 34 km
- Chengzhong 39 km
- Xiantao 44 km
- Yunmeng Chengguanzhen 46 km
- Wuhan 48 km
- Jingling 64 km
- Huangpi 64 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.