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Gulou

City in Jiangsu, China

Overview

Gulou is a lively central district in Nanjing, Jiangsu, known for its blend of historical sites, busy commercial streets, and scenic parks. The area is rich in culture, with easy access to Nanjing's top attractions and established local communities. Its excellent public transit and walkability make it a favorite for both residents and visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Jiangsu
Population
669,090
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
32.07°, 118.76°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
82
Monthly Cost
$973
Local Cost
$503
Local Income
$815
Cashless
93
English
30
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-13.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1196 mm
Internet Speed
176 Mbps
Upload
45 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
14
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NKG
Distance
39 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 54 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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