Living in Qamdo
Qamdo is a large place in Tibet, China, home to 86,280 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 12%, #244 of 2,047), rural value seekers (top 42%, #848 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 46%, #935 of 2,047).
Residents86,280
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport579 km (Lijiang Sanyi International)
Nearest city of 100k+209 km
Within 30 km86,300 people
Terrain around itabout 3,950 m, height range 670 m
Nearest major riverLancang, 1.2 km
Main railway line409.6 km
Distance to Beijing1,988 km
Within 10 km86,280 people
LandscapeTibetan Plateau
Winter daylight10 h 07 min, sunset 11:33
See Qamdo on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Qamdo
- The landscape belongs to Tibetan Plateau.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 07 min and sets around 11:33; in late June it sets around 14:38.
How Qamdo 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 | 53 | #1,806 of 1,977 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #1,899 of 2,047 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,859 of 1,977 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #1,884 of 1,977 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 41 | #1,971 of 1,977 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #1,963 of 1,977 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 51 | #1,995 of 2,047 | #15 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 | 50 | #2,004 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 | #1,922 of 1,977 | #9 of 10 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #1,847 of 2,047 | #11 of 17 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 4 | #1,942 of 2,047 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 33 | #1,878 of 1,977 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #935 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 | 58 | #244 of 2,047 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #848 of 2,047 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #1,540 of 2,047 | #5 of 17 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 27 | #1,841 of 2,047 | #11 of 17 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,296 of 2,047 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,956 of 2,047 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Gengqing 153 km
- Yushu (Qinghai) 209 km
- Bayi 316 km
- Nyingchi 317 km
- Daocheng 380 km
- Shangri-La 442 km
- Maqin County 469 km
- Kangding 474 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.