Living in Heba
Heba is a large place in Gansu, China, home to 32,538 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 38%, #768 of 2,047), climate-conscious movers (top 39%, #786 of 2,047), rural value seekers (top 45%, #906 of 2,047).
Residents32,538
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport321 km (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International)
Nearest city of 100k+86 km
Within 30 km450,100 people
Terrain around itabout 1,760 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line84.9 km
Distance to Beijing1,194 km
Within 10 km98,597 people
Winter daylight9 h 53 min, sunset 10:54
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Heba
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 53 min and sets around 10:54; in late June it sets around 14:13.
How Heba 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 Gansu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #1,857 of 1,977 | #104 of 119 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #1,663 of 2,047 | #82 of 127 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #1,895 of 1,977 | #90 of 119 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #1,934 of 1,977 | #96 of 119 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #1,142 of 1,977 | #30 of 119 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #1,415 of 1,977 | #42 of 119 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #768 of 2,047 | #16 of 127 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 61 | #1,709 of 2,047 | #56 of 127 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 33 | #1,868 of 1,977 | #81 of 119 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #1,540 of 2,047 | #69 of 127 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 22 | #1,748 of 2,047 | #82 of 127 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 38 | #1,781 of 1,977 | #69 of 119 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #1,015 of 2,047 | #79 of 127 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,686 of 1,774 | #81 of 127 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #933 of 2,047 | #107 of 127 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #906 of 2,047 | #76 of 127 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #1,365 of 2,047 | #53 of 127 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 32 | #1,737 of 2,047 | #72 of 127 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #786 of 2,047 | #44 of 127 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 19 | #1,798 of 2,047 | #83 of 127 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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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.