Living in Rikaze
Rikaze is a large place in Tibet, China, home to 80,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 31%, #632 of 2,047), nature lovers (top 36%, #729 of 2,047), rural value seekers (top 39%, #779 of 2,047).
Residents80,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport42 km (Xigaze Peace)
Nearest city of 100k+208 km
Within 30 km80,000 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 3,950 m, height range 250 m
Nearest major riverYarlung, 9.2 km
Main railway line190.5 km
Distance to Beijing2,768 km
Within 10 km80,000 people
Winter daylight10 h 16 min, sunset 12:11
See Rikaze on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rikaze
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 16 min and sets around 12:11; in late June it sets around 15:07.
How Rikaze 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 | 54 | #1,784 of 1,977 | #9 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #1,913 of 2,047 | #11 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,851 of 1,977 | #9 of 10 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #1,878 of 1,977 | #9 of 10 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #911 of 1,977 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #966 of 1,977 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #811 of 2,047 | #5 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 | 67 | #1,342 of 2,047 | #8 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 | #1,923 of 1,977 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #1,676 of 2,047 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 24 | #1,719 of 2,047 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #1,414 of 1,977 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #729 of 2,047 | #9 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 | 45 | #632 of 2,047 | #16 of 17 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 59 | #779 of 2,047 | #8 of 17 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #1,482 of 2,047 | #4 of 17 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 35 | #1,678 of 2,047 | #9 of 17 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #785 of 2,047 | #10 of 17 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 17 | #1,825 of 2,047 | #10 of 17 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Luobuqiongzi 37 km
- Nyêmo 124 km
- Quxu 180 km
- Dêqên 194 km
- Doilungdêqên 209 km
- Chéngguān Qū 214 km
- Lhasa 219 km
- Lhünzhub 241 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.