Living in Panzhihua
Panzhihua is a city in Sichuan, China, home to 787,177 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 11%, #220 of 2,047), first-time home buyers (top 13%, #240 of 1,977), single professionals (top 15%, #244 of 1,696).
Residents787,177
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport147 km (Lijiang Sanyi International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km787,200 people
Terrain around itabout 1,370 m, height range 780 m
Nearest major riverJinsha, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Beijing2,010 km
Within 10 km787,177 people
Greater areaGreater Panzhihua, 4 km out
LandscapeYunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Winter daylight10 h 28 min, sunset 11:26
See Panzhihua on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Panzhihua
- The landscape belongs to Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
- The Jinsha runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Panzhihua, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 28 min and sets around 11:26; in late June it sets around 14:09.
How Panzhihua 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 Sichuan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #1,053 of 1,977 | #33 of 65 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #220 of 2,047 | #9 of 66 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #693 of 1,977 | #25 of 65 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #700 of 1,977 | #25 of 65 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #1,486 of 1,977 | #46 of 65 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #1,354 of 1,977 | #46 of 65 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,266 of 2,047 | #44 of 66 | Map |
| Single professional | 79 | #244 of 1,696 | #15 of 57 | Map |
| Young professional | 81 | #241 of 1,627 | #15 of 54 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #257 of 1,543 | #17 of 48 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #365 of 2,047 | #10 of 66 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #272 of 1,657 | #15 of 55 | Map |
| Car-free household | 87 | #230 of 1,462 | #14 of 44 | Map |
| Student | 3 | #623 of 819 | #15 of 25 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #240 of 1,977 | #9 of 65 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #324 of 2,047 | #14 of 66 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 81 | #232 of 1,543 | #14 of 48 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #351 of 2,047 | #19 of 66 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #554 of 1,977 | #19 of 65 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #1,745 of 2,047 | #52 of 66 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 16 | #614 of 1,774 | #15 of 65 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 45 | #636 of 2,047 | #18 of 66 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #1,712 of 2,047 | #52 of 66 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #92 of 2,047 | #9 of 66 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #300 of 2,047 | #18 of 66 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #1,981 of 2,047 | #64 of 66 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 73 | #540 of 2,047 | #21 of 66 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #301 of 1,696 | #16 of 57 | 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.