Living in Lhasa
Lhasa is a city in Tibet, China, home to 118,721 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 6%, #106 of 1,977), low-income families (top 7%, #120 of 1,977), cross-border commuters (top 10%, #162 of 1,774).
Residents118,721
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport43 km (Lhasa Gonggar International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km288,500 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 4,090 m, height range 1,290 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Beijing2,564 km
Within 10 km118,721 people
LandscapeTibetan Plateau
Winter daylight10 h 14 min, sunset 12:01
See Lhasa on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lhasa
- The landscape belongs to Tibetan Plateau.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 14 min and sets around 12:01; in late June it sets around 14:59.
How Lhasa 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 Tibet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,293 of 1,977 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income household | 68 | #937 of 2,047 | #3 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #120 of 1,977 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #106 of 1,977 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #1,720 of 1,977 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,653 of 1,977 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #1,579 of 2,047 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #820 of 1,696 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Young professional | 59 | #760 of 1,627 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| DINKS | 55 | #841 of 1,543 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #993 of 2,047 | #6 of 17 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #696 of 1,657 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #684 of 1,462 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Student | 21 | #374 of 819 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #750 of 1,977 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #959 of 2,047 | #3 of 17 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 51 | #723 of 1,543 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Expat professional | 57 | #787 of 2,047 | #3 of 17 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #940 of 1,977 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #1,301 of 2,047 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #162 of 1,774 | #2 of 11 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 59 | #234 of 2,047 | #8 of 17 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #1,513 of 2,047 | #15 of 17 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #1,566 of 2,047 | #6 of 17 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 59 | #653 of 2,047 | #3 of 17 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #683 of 2,047 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 68 | #741 of 2,047 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #829 of 1,696 | #4 of 9 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Chéngguān Qū 6 km
- Doilungdêqên 10 km
- Dagzê 24 km
- Lhünzhub 31 km
- Quxu 48 km
- Dêqên 51 km
- Maizhokunggar 64 km
- Lhoka 79 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.