Living in Hancheng
Hancheng is a large place in Shaanxi, China, home to 58,049 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 16%, #309 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 19%, #382 of 2,047), rural value seekers (top 22%, #444 of 2,047).
Residents58,049
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport67 km (Yuncheng Yanhu International)
Nearest city of 100k+66 km
Within 30 km58,000 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 390 m, height range 220 m
Nearest major riverHuang, 8.7 km
Main railway line1.5 km
Distance to Beijing722 km
Within 10 km58,049 people
Winter daylight9 h 45 min, sunset 10:29
See Hancheng on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hancheng
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 45 min and sets around 10:29; in late June it sets around 13:57.
How Hancheng 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 Shaanxi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #1,411 of 1,977 | #20 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #1,908 of 2,047 | #27 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #1,665 of 1,977 | #24 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #1,715 of 1,977 | #24 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #846 of 1,977 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #834 of 1,977 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #580 of 2,047 | #5 of 31 | 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 | 68 | #1,278 of 2,047 | #19 of 31 | 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 | 37 | #1,847 of 1,977 | #25 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #1,727 of 2,047 | #22 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 21 | #1,765 of 2,047 | #22 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 49 | #1,429 of 1,977 | #18 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 78 | #382 of 2,047 | #5 of 31 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 6 | #1,487 of 1,774 | #22 of 31 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #605 of 2,047 | #14 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 64 | #444 of 2,047 | #5 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #1,698 of 2,047 | #25 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 33 | #1,712 of 2,047 | #23 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #309 of 2,047 | #3 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 18 | #1,809 of 2,047 | #23 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Yongji 66 km
- Yuncheng 71 km
- Sanmenxia 103 km
- Huayin 105 km
- Linfen 121 km
- Changzhi (Shanxi, 699,514 residents) 122 km
- Yintai 127 km
- Tongchuanshi 129 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.