Living in Nagqu
Nagqu is a large place in Tibet, China, home to 30,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 16%, #308 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 45%, #907 of 2,047), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 48%, #964 of 2,047).
Residents30,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport266 km (Lhasa Gonggar International)
Nearest city of 100k+223 km
Within 30 km30,000 people
Terrain around itabout 4,560 m, height range 220 m
Nearest major riverNu, 6.7 km
Main railway line1.2 km
Distance to Beijing2,380 km
Within 10 km30,000 people
Winter daylight10 h 06 min, sunset 11:53
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nagqu
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 06 min and sets around 11:53; in late June it sets around 15:00.
How Nagqu 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 22 | #2,015 of 2,047 | #15 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 41 | #2,046 of 2,047 | #17 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 | 36 | #2,047 of 2,047 | #17 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #2,014 of 2,047 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #1,988 of 2,047 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 66 | #907 of 2,047 | #10 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 | 35 | #964 of 2,047 | #17 of 17 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #1,153 of 2,047 | #12 of 17 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 16 | #2,045 of 2,047 | #17 of 17 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 3 | #2,012 of 2,047 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #308 of 2,047 | #4 of 17 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,988 of 2,047 | #15 of 17 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Damxung 143 km
- Maizhokunggar 185 km
- Lhünzhub 192 km
- Dêqên 212 km
- Dagzê 212 km
- Lhasa 223 km
- Chéngguān Qū 226 km
- Doilungdêqên 227 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.