Ma'erkang
City in Sichuan, China
Overview
Ma'erkang, set in the mountains of Sichuan, is a gateway to Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. The city fuses modern development with lively Tibetan heritage, offering access to breathtaking highland landscapes and a rich cultural tapestry.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Sichuan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
32.10°, 102.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$584
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$380
Cashless
60
English
20
Temperature
4.7°C
Summer Avg
11.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.4°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
-20.2°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
775 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 54/100.