Living in Qiqihar
Qiqihar is a city in Heilongjiang, China, home to 882,364 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #3 of 1,977), movers on a budget (top 3%, #42 of 2,047), low-income households (top 6%, #104 of 2,047).
Residents882,364
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport13 km (Qiqihar Sanjiazi)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,147,700 people
Terrain around itabout 140 m, height range 0 m
Nearest major riverNen, 4.9 km
Main railway line2.4 km
Distance to Beijing1,024 km
Within 10 km882,364 people
Greater areaGreater Qiqihar, the core
LandscapeManchurian Plain
Winter daylight8 h 28 min, sunset 8:56
See Qiqihar on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Qiqihar
- The landscape belongs to the Manchurian Plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 28 min and sets around 8:56; in late June it sets around 13:44.
How Qiqihar 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 | 63 | #1,192 of 1,977 | #39 of 70 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #104 of 2,047 | #3 of 75 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #759 of 1,977 | #37 of 70 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #753 of 1,977 | #37 of 70 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #1,578 of 1,977 | #10 of 70 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #630 of 1,977 | #2 of 70 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #1,896 of 2,047 | #39 of 75 | Map |
| Single professional | 82 | #194 of 1,696 | #3 of 52 | Map |
| Young professional | 84 | #195 of 1,627 | #3 of 47 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #201 of 1,543 | #3 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #244 of 2,047 | #1 of 75 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #106 of 1,657 | #2 of 48 | Map |
| Car-free household | 89 | #197 of 1,462 | #3 of 46 | Map |
| Student | 3 | #609 of 819 | #27 of 29 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 76 | #131 of 1,977 | #5 of 70 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 75 | #42 of 2,047 | #1 of 75 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 84 | #198 of 1,543 | #3 of 46 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #120 of 2,047 | #2 of 75 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 85 | #3 of 1,977 | #1 of 70 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 26 | #1,746 of 2,047 | #70 of 75 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #106 of 1,774 | #12 of 75 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #2,012 of 2,047 | #74 of 75 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #1,741 of 2,047 | #70 of 75 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #24 of 2,047 | #1 of 75 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #41 of 2,047 | #1 of 75 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #526 of 2,047 | #47 of 75 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 86 | #158 of 2,047 | #3 of 75 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #145 of 1,696 | #3 of 52 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hulan Ergi 29 km
- Longjiang 58 km
- Fuyu (Heilongjiang) 63 km
- Dorbod 64 km
- Gannan 73 km
- Nianzishan 83 km
- Tailai 114 km
- Daqing 115 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.