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Bagan, China

Qinghai · China

Bagan is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 4,076. Elevation: 13,320 ft (4,060 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,076 Population 8/sq mi density
13,320 ft Elevation 4,060 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Bagan

Bagan

Bagansiapiapi or simply known as Bagan is a city in Riau province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The city is the capital of Rokan Hilir Regency in the province and is located on the east coast of Sumatra, on the Rokan River delta across the strait west of Malacca and near Dumai.

People

Population4,076
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation13,320 ft (4,060 m)
Population4,076
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation13,320 ft (4,060 m)
Coordinates33.8978°, 96.5214°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (634 mm)
Annual Snowfall92.9 inches (236 cm)

About Bagan

Bagan is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 4,076. The city sits at an elevation of 13,320 feet (4,060 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Bagan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 92.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,320 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average32.2°F
40% below China avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,320 ft (4,060 m)
Area509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates33.8978°N, 96.5214°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below China avg
Snowfall 92.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 8, 2025.

Apr 13, 2010 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.9 82 km
Apr 14, 2010 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.1 78 km
May 29, 2010 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.8 92 km
Dec 18, 1995 Southern Qinghai, China M5.7 102 km
Jun 3, 2010 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 71 km
Jan 8, 2025 Southern Qinghai, China M5.5 133 km
Jul 25, 2001 270 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.5 118 km
Jul 19, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 107 km
Aug 13, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.4 113 km
Apr 14, 2010 201 km N of Qamdo, China M5.4 113 km
Oct 26, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M5.4 144 km
Jul 17, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 106 km
Apr 14, 2010 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 86 km
Apr 15, 2000 258 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.2 142 km
Sep 7, 2010 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 72 km
May 22, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 146 km
Jun 3, 2010 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 78 km
May 6, 2018 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 74 km
Apr 14, 2010 221 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.0 92 km
Apr 27, 1993 231 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.0 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
May 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
June 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
September 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
October 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.1 in Driest

Bagan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 12°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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Hotels in Bagan

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

hotel dont know if foreigners ok

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bagan

What is the population of Bagan?

Bagan has a population of 4,076 residents and is located in China. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 509.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bagan?

Bagan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 92.9 inches of snow.

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