Living in Jiexiu
Jiexiu is a large place in Shanxi, China, home to 77,178 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 17%, #341 of 2,047), climate-conscious movers (top 43%, #871 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 57%, #1,156 of 2,047).
Residents77,178
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport102 km (Taiyuan Wusu International)
Nearest city of 100k+88 km
Within 30 km77,200 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 780 m, height range 840 m
Nearest major riverFen, 5.6 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Beijing506 km
Within 10 km77,178 people
LandscapeLüliang Mountains
Winter daylight9 h 37 min, sunset 10:19
See Jiexiu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jiexiu
- The landscape belongs to the Lüliang Mountains.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 37 min and sets around 10:19; in late June it sets around 13:55.
How Jiexiu 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 Shanxi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #1,953 of 1,977 | #17 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income household | 36 | #1,919 of 2,047 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,847 of 1,977 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #1,873 of 1,977 | #17 of 17 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 50 | #1,932 of 1,977 | #17 of 17 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #1,945 of 1,977 | #17 of 17 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #1,779 of 2,047 | #13 of 19 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #1,910 of 2,047 | #18 of 19 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #1,927 of 1,977 | #17 of 17 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #1,745 of 2,047 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 17 | #1,810 of 2,047 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 37 | #1,813 of 1,977 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #1,156 of 2,047 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 1 | #1,634 of 1,774 | #18 of 19 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 55 | #341 of 2,047 | #4 of 19 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #1,332 of 2,047 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 32 | #1,960 of 2,047 | #18 of 19 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 32 | #1,745 of 2,047 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #871 of 2,047 | #3 of 19 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 10 | #1,877 of 2,047 | #17 of 19 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | 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.