Living in Heihe
Heihe is a city in Heilongjiang, China, home to 223,832 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 1%, #8 of 1,774), low-income families (top 12%, #228 of 1,977), single parents (top 13%, #246 of 1,977).
Residents223,832
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport420 km (Qiqihar Sanjiazi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km416,600 people
Terrain around itabout 140 m, height range 80 m
Nearest major riverHeilong Jiang, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Border with Russia1 km
Distance to Beijing1,437 km
Within 10 km223,832 people
LandscapeSiberia
Winter daylight8 h 02 min, sunset 8:29
See Heihe on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Heihe
- The landscape belongs to Siberia.
- The Heilong Jiang runs through or right past it.
- The border with Russia is 1 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 02 min and sets around 8:29; in late June it sets around 13:44.
How Heihe 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 Heilongjiang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 70 | #294 of 1,977 | #17 of 70 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #589 of 2,047 | #23 of 75 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #228 of 1,977 | #13 of 70 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #246 of 1,977 | #17 of 70 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #1,847 of 1,977 | #45 of 70 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,565 of 1,977 | #29 of 70 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #1,965 of 2,047 | #52 of 75 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #539 of 1,696 | #20 of 52 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #523 of 1,627 | #20 of 47 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #553 of 1,543 | #21 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,581 of 2,047 | #21 of 75 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #529 of 1,657 | #22 of 48 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #481 of 1,462 | #16 of 46 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #492 of 1,977 | #19 of 70 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #852 of 2,047 | #21 of 75 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #489 of 1,543 | #17 of 46 | Map |
| Expat professional | 55 | #878 of 2,047 | #22 of 75 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #655 of 1,977 | #23 of 70 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #1,398 of 2,047 | #55 of 75 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 84 | #8 of 1,774 | #1 of 75 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #1,607 of 2,047 | #54 of 75 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #1,314 of 2,047 | #50 of 75 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #346 of 2,047 | #12 of 75 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #707 of 2,047 | #20 of 75 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #1,870 of 2,047 | #75 of 75 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 63 | #1,012 of 2,047 | #24 of 75 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #625 of 1,696 | #22 of 52 | Map |
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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.