Living in Zhaotong
Zhaotong is a city in Yunnan, China, home to 787,845 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 11%, #224 of 2,047), first-time home buyers (top 13%, #245 of 1,977), single professionals (top 15%, #243 of 1,696).
Residents787,845
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport257 km (Kunming Changshui International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km787,800 people
Terrain around itabout 1,960 m, height range 530 m
Main railway line105.8 km
Distance to Beijing1,825 km
Within 10 km787,845 people
Greater areaGreater Zhaotang, the core
LandscapeYunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Winter daylight10 h 25 min, sunset 11:16
See Zhaotong on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Zhaotong
- The landscape belongs to Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 25 min and sets around 11:16; in late June it sets around 14:03.
How Zhaotong 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 | 57 | #1,571 of 1,977 | #74 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #224 of 2,047 | #3 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #701 of 1,977 | #41 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #705 of 1,977 | #42 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #1,691 of 1,977 | #91 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,661 of 1,977 | #75 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #1,658 of 2,047 | #109 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | 79 | #243 of 1,696 | #4 of 68 | Map |
| Young professional | 81 | #239 of 1,627 | #4 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #256 of 1,543 | #5 of 59 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #1,220 of 2,047 | #46 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #273 of 1,657 | #4 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 87 | #229 of 1,462 | #4 of 58 | Map |
| Student | 3 | #624 of 819 | #18 of 21 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #245 of 1,977 | #6 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #428 of 2,047 | #6 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 81 | #231 of 1,543 | #4 of 59 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #407 of 2,047 | #6 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #464 of 1,977 | #9 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 16 | #1,847 of 2,047 | #113 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #864 of 1,774 | #53 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #1,009 of 2,047 | #109 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #1,833 of 2,047 | #113 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #519 of 2,047 | #12 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #372 of 2,047 | #6 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #960 of 2,047 | #84 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 70 | #658 of 2,047 | #9 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #324 of 1,696 | #5 of 68 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Weining 73 km
- Xunsi 120 km
- Junlian 123 km
- Liupanshui 137 km
- Shuanglong (Sichuan) 141 km
- Wenjiang 145 km
- Qingfu 147 km
- Bijie 155 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.