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Bayan, China

Qinghai · China

Bayan is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 9,569. Elevation: 9,177 ft (2,797 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

9,569 Population 38/sq mi density
9,177 ft Elevation 2,797 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Bayan

Bayan is a town in Hualong Hui Autonomous County, Haidong, Qinghai, China. In 2010, Bayan had a total population of 38,315: 19,390 males and 18,925 females: 9,334 aged under 14, 26,934 aged between 15 and 65 and 2,047 aged over 65.

People

Population9,569
Density38/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation9,177 ft (2,797 m)
Population9,569
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation9,177 ft (2,797 m)
Coordinates36.7661°, 101.1319°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall33.0 inches (84 cm)

About Bayan

Bayan is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 9,569. The city sits at an elevation of 9,177 feet (2,797 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Bayan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 322 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,177 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average37.1°F
31% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,177 ft (2,797 m)
Area254.7 sq mi (659.6 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates36.7661°N, 101.1319°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below China avg
Snowfall 33.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 14, 2024.

Jan 7, 2022 northern Qinghai, China M6.6 119 km
Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 118 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 98 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 111 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 110 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 123 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 114 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 115 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 113 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 108 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 119 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 116 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 112 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 116 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 132 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 110 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 105 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 129 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 117 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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Museums in Bayan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
原子城纪念馆

Gas Stations in Bayan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CNPC
CNPC

Ski Resorts Near Bayan

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
奥斯陆滑雪场(鹿塬) 0.0 $0
西宁南山滑雪场 0.0 $0
金银滩冰上乐园滑雪场 0.0 $0
老爷山度假山庄滑雪场 0.0 $0
金帝顺滑雪场 0.0 $0
鹞子沟康乐山庄滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bayan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hainanzhou Gonghe AirportHNGMedium Airport
Haibei AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bayan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dratshang Monastery

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 Bayan

What is the population of Bayan?

Bayan has a population of 9,569 residents and is located in China. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 254.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bayan?

Bayan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches, with 33.0 inches of snow.

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