Living in Jietou
Jietou is a large place in Yunnan, China, home to 65,843 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 5%, #81 of 1,774), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 5%, #97 of 2,047), climate-conscious movers (top 6%, #122 of 2,047).
Residents65,843
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport211 km (Lijiang Sanyi International)
Nearest city of 100k+48 km
Within 30 km250,000 people
Terrain around itabout 1,820 m, height range 870 m
Main railway line125.8 km
Border with Myanmar35 km
Distance to Beijing2,306 km
Within 10 km65,843 people
Winter daylight10 h 33 min, sunset 11:40
See Jietou on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jietou
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 33 min and sets around 11:40; in late June it sets around 14:19.
How Jietou 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 Yunnan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #1,091 of 1,977 | #53 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,539 of 2,047 | #58 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #1,420 of 1,977 | #64 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #1,468 of 1,977 | #64 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #1,572 of 1,977 | #80 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #1,725 of 1,977 | #80 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #144 of 2,047 | #19 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 66 | #1,388 of 2,047 | #62 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 54 | #1,666 of 1,977 | #64 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #1,552 of 2,047 | #55 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 29 | #1,622 of 2,047 | #70 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 34 | #1,853 of 1,977 | #85 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 73 | #587 of 2,047 | #63 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 27 | #81 of 1,774 | #25 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 65 | #97 of 2,047 | #32 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 63 | #491 of 2,047 | #59 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #1,335 of 2,047 | #37 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 38 | #1,564 of 2,047 | #59 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #122 of 2,047 | #27 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 33 | #1,648 of 2,047 | #72 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mingguang (Yunnan) 13 km
- Gudong 20 km
- Qushi 24 km
- Ruidian 27 km
- Mazhan 29 km
- Beihai (Yunnan) 39 km
- Houqiao 39 km
- Zhonghe (Yunnan) 49 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.