Living in Yangquan
Yangquan is a city in Shanxi, China, home to 731,228 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 6%, #99 of 1,977), movers on a budget (top 10%, #187 of 2,047), low-income households (top 13%, #253 of 2,047).
Residents731,228
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport83 km (Taiyuan Wusu International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km731,200 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 730 m, height range 250 m
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to Beijing336 km
Within 10 km731,228 people
Greater areaGreater Yangquan, the core
Winter daylight9 h 32 min, sunset 10:10
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Yangquan
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 32 min and sets around 10:10; in late June it sets around 13:51.
How Yangquan 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 | 57 | #1,598 of 1,977 | #10 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #253 of 2,047 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #651 of 1,977 | #7 of 17 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #662 of 1,977 | #7 of 17 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #1,657 of 1,977 | #11 of 17 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,499 of 1,977 | #11 of 17 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #1,848 of 2,047 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Single professional | 78 | #270 of 1,696 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Young professional | 81 | #263 of 1,627 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #283 of 1,543 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #923 of 2,047 | #11 of 19 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #297 of 1,657 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Car-free household | 86 | #243 of 1,462 | #8 of 14 | Map |
| Student | 4 | #602 of 819 | #7 of 14 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #271 of 1,977 | #4 of 17 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #187 of 2,047 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 80 | #242 of 1,543 | #8 of 15 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #262 of 2,047 | #9 of 19 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 79 | #99 of 1,977 | #5 of 17 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #1,830 of 2,047 | #13 of 19 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #285 of 1,774 | #8 of 19 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #1,324 of 2,047 | #11 of 19 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #1,836 of 2,047 | #13 of 19 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #535 of 2,047 | #11 of 19 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #193 of 2,047 | #8 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,361 of 2,047 | #11 of 19 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 77 | #371 of 2,047 | #8 of 19 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #274 of 1,696 | #9 of 15 | 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.