Living in Zigong
Zigong is a city in Sichuan, China, home to 1,262,064 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 9%, #141 of 1,657), single professionals (top 9%, #146 of 1,696), expat professionals (top 9%, #179 of 2,047).
Residents1,262,064
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport113 km (Chengdu Tianfu International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,309,200 people
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line1.6 km
Distance to Beijing1,583 km
Within 10 km1,262,064 people
Greater areaGreater Zigong, 7 km out
Winter daylight10 h 16 min, sunset 11:07
See Zigong on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Zigong
- It is part of Greater Zigong, 7 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 16 min and sets around 11:07; in late June it sets around 14:03.
How Zigong 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 | 51 | #1,846 of 1,977 | #63 of 65 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #251 of 2,047 | #11 of 66 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #1,297 of 1,977 | #44 of 65 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #1,211 of 1,977 | #44 of 65 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #1,856 of 1,977 | #63 of 65 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,616 of 1,977 | #54 of 65 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #1,906 of 2,047 | #63 of 66 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #146 of 1,696 | #6 of 57 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #148 of 1,627 | #6 of 54 | Map |
| DINKS | 86 | #155 of 1,543 | #6 of 48 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #1,090 of 2,047 | #37 of 66 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #141 of 1,657 | #10 of 55 | Map |
| Car-free household | 93 | #143 of 1,462 | #6 of 44 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #800 of 819 | #24 of 25 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #336 of 1,977 | #14 of 65 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #316 of 2,047 | #13 of 66 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 88 | #144 of 1,543 | #6 of 48 | Map |
| Expat professional | 79 | #179 of 2,047 | #9 of 66 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #190 of 1,977 | #9 of 65 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 8 | #1,967 of 2,047 | #63 of 66 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #511 of 1,774 | #12 of 65 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #1,984 of 2,047 | #60 of 66 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 18 | #1,933 of 2,047 | #63 of 66 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #596 of 2,047 | #21 of 66 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #168 of 2,047 | #7 of 66 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #1,664 of 2,047 | #49 of 66 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 80 | #291 of 2,047 | #10 of 66 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #165 of 1,696 | #7 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.