Living in Heshan (Hunan)
Heshan (Hunan) is a city in Hunan, China, home to 1,249,807 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 8%, #139 of 1,977), remote workers (top 8%, #146 of 2,047), expat professionals (top 8%, #162 of 2,047).
Residents1,249,807
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport95 km (Changsha Huanghua International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,249,800 people
Lake shore22 km (Lake Dongting)
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 80 m
Nearest large lakeDongting Hu, 22 km
Main railway line59.8 km
Distance to Beijing1,316 km
Within 10 km1,249,807 people
Greater areaGreater Yiyang, 4 km out
Winter daylight10 h 19 min, sunset 10:39
See Heshan (Hunan) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Heshan (Hunan)
- It is part of Greater Yiyang, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 19 min and sets around 10:39; in late June it sets around 13:31.
How Heshan (Hunan) 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 Hunan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #1,576 of 1,977 | #37 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #265 of 2,047 | #8 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #1,284 of 1,977 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #1,194 of 1,977 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #907 of 1,977 | #27 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #323 of 1,977 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,501 of 2,047 | #40 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 84 | #155 of 1,696 | #6 of 38 | Map |
| Young professional | 86 | #154 of 1,627 | #6 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 86 | #161 of 1,543 | #6 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #146 of 2,047 | #5 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #171 of 1,657 | #6 of 38 | Map |
| Car-free household | 93 | #148 of 1,462 | #5 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #802 of 819 | #17 of 18 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #353 of 1,977 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #280 of 2,047 | #6 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 87 | #150 of 1,543 | #6 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #162 of 2,047 | #5 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #139 of 1,977 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 16 | #1,845 of 2,047 | #40 of 43 | 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 | 4 | #1,872 of 2,047 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 25 | #1,842 of 2,047 | #39 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #245 of 2,047 | #12 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #147 of 2,047 | #5 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #1,528 of 2,047 | #34 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #329 of 433 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #262 of 2,047 | #5 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #150 of 1,696 | #6 of 38 | 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.