Living in Xichang (Sichuan)
Xichang (Sichuan) is a city in Sichuan, China, home to 481,796 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 21%, #414 of 2,047), low-income households (top 21%, #415 of 2,047), first-time home buyers (top 22%, #416 of 1,977).
Residents481,796
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport241 km (Lijiang Sanyi International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km481,800 people
Terrain around itabout 1,710 m, height range 1,180 m
Main railway line4.7 km
Distance to Beijing1,863 km
Within 10 km481,796 people
Greater areaGreater Xichang, 4 km out
LandscapeYunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Winter daylight10 h 22 min, sunset 11:20
See Xichang (Sichuan) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Xichang (Sichuan)
- The landscape belongs to Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
- It is part of Greater Xichang, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 22 min and sets around 11:20; in late June it sets around 14:10.
How Xichang (Sichuan) 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 | 69 | #502 of 1,977 | #16 of 65 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #415 of 2,047 | #19 of 66 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #468 of 1,977 | #16 of 65 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #494 of 1,977 | #16 of 65 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #1,581 of 1,977 | #49 of 65 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,629 of 1,977 | #56 of 65 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,042 of 2,047 | #36 of 66 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #394 of 1,696 | #22 of 57 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #386 of 1,627 | #22 of 54 | Map |
| DINKS | 72 | #413 of 1,543 | #22 of 48 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #653 of 2,047 | #16 of 66 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #407 of 1,657 | #21 of 55 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #331 of 1,462 | #21 of 44 | Map |
| Student | 7 | #547 of 819 | #8 of 25 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #416 of 1,977 | #18 of 65 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #596 of 2,047 | #17 of 66 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #339 of 1,543 | #21 of 48 | Map |
| Expat professional | 62 | #591 of 2,047 | #22 of 66 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #906 of 1,977 | #24 of 65 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 35 | #1,635 of 2,047 | #47 of 66 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #821 of 1,774 | #22 of 65 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #414 of 2,047 | #10 of 66 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #1,569 of 2,047 | #47 of 66 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #122 of 2,047 | #11 of 66 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #505 of 2,047 | #21 of 66 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #1,522 of 2,047 | #46 of 66 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 66 | #886 of 2,047 | #24 of 66 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #471 of 1,696 | #22 of 57 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hongqiao (Yunnan) 153 km
- Daxing (Yunnan) 155 km
- Xinyingpan 155 km
- Panzhihua 156 km
- Zhaotong 157 km
- Yongning (Yunnan) 157 km
- Shilongba 171 km
- Zhongxin 173 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.