Living in Xigang
Xigang is a city in Ningxia, China, home to 112,061 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are first-time home buyers (top 4%, #77 of 1,977), cross-border commuters (top 7%, #121 of 1,774), movers on a budget (top 9%, #183 of 2,047).
Residents112,061
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport26 km (Yinchuan Hedong International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,754,800 people
Climate typeCold desert (BWk)
Terrain around itabout 1,120 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line12.1 km
Distance to Beijing877 km
Within 10 km141,857 people
Greater areaGreater Yinchuan, 11 km out
Winter daylight9 h 28 min, sunset 10:37
See Xigang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Xigang
- It is part of Greater Yinchuan, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 28 min and sets around 10:37; in late June it sets around 14:22.
How Xigang 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 Ningxia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #1,189 of 1,977 | #15 of 23 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #206 of 2,047 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #364 of 1,977 | #4 of 23 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #239 of 1,977 | #3 of 23 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #1,517 of 1,977 | #16 of 23 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #1,317 of 1,977 | #19 of 23 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #1,695 of 2,047 | #16 of 23 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #491 of 1,696 | #8 of 23 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #491 of 1,627 | #8 of 22 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #468 of 1,543 | #8 of 21 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #913 of 2,047 | #14 of 23 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #368 of 1,657 | #6 of 22 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #556 of 1,462 | #8 of 21 | Map |
| Student | 24 | #355 of 819 | #8 of 14 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 77 | #77 of 1,977 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #183 of 2,047 | #3 of 23 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 61 | #541 of 1,543 | #8 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #348 of 2,047 | #6 of 23 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #323 of 1,977 | #5 of 23 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #1,348 of 2,047 | #15 of 23 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #121 of 1,774 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 6 | #1,834 of 2,047 | #19 of 23 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #1,461 of 2,047 | #15 of 23 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #812 of 2,047 | #13 of 23 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #314 of 2,047 | #5 of 23 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,175 of 2,047 | #12 of 23 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 84 | #189 of 2,047 | #3 of 23 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #502 of 1,696 | #7 of 23 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jingui 8 km
- Yinchuan 11 km
- Ligang 13 km
- Changxin 14 km
- Wangyuan 20 km
- Hongguang Qidui 21 km
- Linhe 26 km
- Yanghe (Ningxia) 32 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.