Living in Poyang
Poyang is a large place in Jiangxi, China, home to 70,787 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 5%, #87 of 1,977), climate-conscious movers (top 21%, #418 of 2,047), people who want to live by the sea (top 22%, #92 of 433).
Residents70,787
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport76 km (Nanchang Changbei International)
Nearest city of 100k+59 km
Within 30 km70,800 people
Lake shore10 km (Lake Poyang)
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 0 m
Nearest large lakePoyang Hu, 9.5 km
Main railway line39.2 km
Distance to Beijing1,217 km
Within 10 km70,787 people
Winter daylight10 h 17 min, sunset 10:20
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Poyang
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 17 min and sets around 10:20; in late June it sets around 13:15.
How Poyang 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 Jiangxi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #1,425 of 1,977 | #19 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #1,844 of 2,047 | #26 of 29 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #1,677 of 1,977 | #24 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #1,708 of 1,977 | #26 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #87 of 1,977 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #661 of 1,977 | #16 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #460 of 2,047 | #9 of 29 | 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 | 69 | #1,089 of 2,047 | #24 of 29 | 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 | 42 | #1,819 of 1,977 | #27 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #1,666 of 2,047 | #25 of 29 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 25 | #1,696 of 2,047 | #23 of 29 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #1,320 of 1,977 | #20 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 73 | #590 of 2,047 | #7 of 29 | 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 | 37 | #885 of 2,047 | #8 of 29 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #686 of 2,047 | #8 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #1,550 of 2,047 | #26 of 29 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 37 | #1,595 of 2,047 | #25 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #418 of 2,047 | #6 of 29 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #92 of 433 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Business owner | 24 | #1,754 of 2,047 | #24 of 29 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jingdezhen 62 km
- Jinjiang (Jiangxi) 70 km
- Jinfeng 84 km
- Nanchang 86 km
- Gongqingcheng 88 km
- Dengbu 88 km
- Changleng 89 km
- Yingtan 90 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.