Categories in Lhasa
Auto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMotorcycle DealerNew car dealersAudio Visual Equipment SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierChemical PlantClothes and Fabric ManufacturerConstruction Material WholesalerElectrical Equipment ManufacturerElectronics WholesalerFruit wholesalerHandicraftHardware, Tools & EquipmentHome Textile ManufacturingIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingMachines WholesaleOffice Supply StorePharmaceutical CompanyVegetable wholesale marketWholesale of food, beverages and tobaccoBoutiqueClothing storesFabric StoreJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceShoe storesMobile phone storesTelecommunicationsTelecommunications Service ProviderTelevision StationBuddhist templeDepartment of Motor VehiclesFederal Government OfficeGovernment OfficeHomeowners' AssociationJustice DepartmentLocal Government OfficeMonasteryPayphonePerforming Arts GroupPolice DepartmentPost Office
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lhasa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 4,616 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 3,726 | — |
| Department stores | 874 | — |
| Other accommodation | 853 | — |
| Public administration | 841 | — |
| Clothing stores | 735 | — |
| Corporate management | 668 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 663 | — |
| Convenience stores | 517 | — |
| Beauty salons | 511 | — |
| Car repair | 455 | — |
| All food and beverage | 360 | — |
| Real estate | 351 | — |
| Automotive | 346 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 316 | — |
| Unreachable | 299 | 28 years |
| Electronics stores | 283 | — |
Lhasa Facts
| Area | 64.9 km² |
| Population | 188,933 |
| Male Population | 94,290 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 94,643 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +157.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +38.8% |
| Median Age | 33.4 years (Male: 33.8, Female: 33) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $28,112 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 891 |
| Neighborhoods | Chengguan Qu, Chengguan, Duilongdeqing Xian, Linzhou Xian, Dazi Xian |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+06:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 29.65000, 91.10000 |
| Postal Codes | 850000, 850001, 850002, 850003, 850600, More |
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Lhasa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,526 | 111,789 | 136,110 | 168,018 | 188,933 | 198,626 | 203,895 |
| Population Density | 1,132.3 / km² | 1,721.5 / km² | 2,096 / km² | 2,587.4 / km² | 2,909.5 / km² | 3,058.7 / km² | 3,139.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLhasa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 38.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa | +157% | +69% | +38.8% |
| Tibet Autonomous Region | — | — | — |
| China | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lhasa Median Age
Median Age: 33.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa | 33.4 yrs | 33 yrs | 33.8 yrs |
| Tibet Autonomous Region | 27.7 yrs | 27.9 yrs | 27.6 yrs |
| China | 36 yrs | 36.4 yrs | 35.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lhasa Population Density
Population Density: 2,910 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa | 188,933 | 64.9 km² | 2,910 / km² |
| Tibet Autonomous Region | 3.2 million | 1,123,481.1 km² | 2.8 / km² |
| China | 1,361.3 million | 9,342,862.4 km² | 146 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lhasa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Lhasa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Lhasa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lhasa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Lhasa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,201 | $2,812 | $4,524 | $6,764 | $10,542 | $19,199 | $28,009 | $28,112 |
| Total GDP | $40.1M | $53.6M | $85.9M | $135.8M | $226.8M | $431.1M | $636.9M | $639.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Lhasa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa | 2,052,794 tn | 10.87 tn | 31,611.8 tons/km² |
| Tibet Autonomous Region | 23,179,785 tn | 7.26 tn | 20.6 tons/km² |
| China | 11,912,486,467 tn | 8.75 tn | 1,275 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Lhasa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,052,794 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.87 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 31,611.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | High (8.3) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/18 | 9:23 PM | 4 | 77.9 km | 19,980 m | 46km ENE of Qiangqinxue, China | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/13 | 12:06 PM | 4.2 | 99.8 km | 10,000 m | eastern Xizang | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/12 | 11:12 PM | 4 | 96.6 km | 10,000 m | eastern Xizang | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/10 | 8:39 AM | 5.3 | 75.9 km | 10,000 m | eastern Xizang | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/10 | 2:46 PM | 4.9 | 71.7 km | 10,000 m | eastern Xizang | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/08 | 1:22 PM | 4.4 | 66.4 km | 10,000 m | eastern Xizang | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/08 | 10:42 AM | 4.4 | 57.8 km | 10,000 m | eastern Xizang | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/08 | 1:00 PM | 3.6 | 50.4 km | 10,000 m | eastern Xizang | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/08 | 7:06 PM | 3.8 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | eastern Xizang | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/08 | 1:26 PM | 4.3 | 61.1 km | 4,900 m | eastern Xizang | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lhasa
Lhasa is a city and administrative capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. The main urban area of Lhasa is roughly equivalent to the administrative borders of Chengguan District, which is part of the wider Lhasa pref..
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