Living in Hegeng
Hegeng is a large place in Chongqing, China, home to 38,106 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 14%, #271 of 2,047), single pensioners (top 24%, #463 of 1,977), retired couples (top 27%, #525 of 1,977).
Residents38,106
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport99 km (Chongqing Jiangbei International)
Nearest city of 100k+24 km
Within 30 km1,296,200 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 280 m, height range 80 m
Nearest major riverChang Jiang, 9.1 km
Main railway line5.3 km
Distance to Beijing1,537 km
Within 10 km94,528 people
Winter daylight10 h 17 min, sunset 11:03
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hegeng
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 17 min and sets around 11:03; in late June it sets around 13:59.
How Hegeng 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 Chongqing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #910 of 1,977 | #259 of 436 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #1,014 of 2,047 | #214 of 439 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #1,208 of 1,977 | #301 of 436 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #1,210 of 1,977 | #302 of 436 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #525 of 1,977 | #151 of 436 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #463 of 1,977 | #168 of 436 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #271 of 2,047 | #103 of 439 | Map |
| Single professional | 49 | #1,055 of 1,696 | #185 of 419 | Map |
| Young professional | 49 | #1,097 of 1,627 | #191 of 408 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #1,031 of 1,543 | #180 of 386 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #651 of 2,047 | #177 of 439 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #1,212 of 1,657 | #256 of 413 | Map |
| Car-free household | 47 | #1,154 of 1,462 | #196 of 357 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #1,160 of 1,977 | #256 of 436 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #843 of 2,047 | #183 of 439 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 36 | #1,130 of 1,543 | #180 of 386 | Map |
| Expat professional | 55 | #901 of 2,047 | #178 of 439 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #1,099 of 1,977 | #205 of 436 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #832 of 2,047 | #217 of 439 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 13 | #1,041 of 1,774 | #262 of 439 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #1,255 of 2,047 | #356 of 439 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 59 | #761 of 2,047 | #203 of 439 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #851 of 2,047 | #128 of 439 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #980 of 2,047 | #174 of 439 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #752 of 2,047 | #181 of 439 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 65 | #898 of 2,047 | #200 of 439 | Map |
| Digital native | 46 | #1,056 of 1,696 | #214 of 419 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wujian 6 km
- Xianlong 8 km
- Zhuyang 11 km
- Weixinghu 12 km
- Ji’an (Chongqing) 12 km
- Zhutuo 13 km
- Linjiang (Chongqing, 25,740 residents) 15 km
- Shimen 16 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.