Living in Maqin County
Maqin County is a large place in Qinghai, China, home to 59,900 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #187 of 2,047), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 20%, #397 of 2,047), rural value seekers (top 24%, #488 of 2,047).
Residents59,900
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport280 km (Xining Caojiabao International)
Nearest city of 100k+199 km
Within 30 km59,900 people
Terrain around itabout 3,810 m, height range 390 m
Main railway line248.6 km
Distance to Beijing1,550 km
Within 10 km59,900 people
Winter daylight9 h 51 min, sunset 11:13
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Maqin County
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 51 min and sets around 11:13; in late June it sets around 14:35.
How Maqin County 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 Qinghai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #1,614 of 1,977 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income household | 34 | #1,952 of 2,047 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #1,780 of 1,977 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #1,818 of 1,977 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 47 | #1,957 of 1,977 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #1,922 of 1,977 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #1,976 of 2,047 | #12 of 17 | 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 | 49 | #2,010 of 2,047 | #14 of 17 | 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 | 28 | #1,926 of 1,977 | #12 of 12 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #1,911 of 2,047 | #11 of 17 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #1,969 of 2,047 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 34 | #1,852 of 1,977 | #9 of 12 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 74 | #537 of 2,047 | #12 of 17 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #397 of 2,047 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 63 | #488 of 2,047 | #10 of 17 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 40 | #1,784 of 2,047 | #8 of 17 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 23 | #1,897 of 2,047 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #187 of 2,047 | #5 of 17 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,964 of 2,047 | #13 of 17 | 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.