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Benzilan, China

Yunnan · China

Benzilan is a small city in Yunnan, China with a population of 8,894. Elevation: 11,434 ft (3,485 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,894 Population 13/sq mi density
11,434 ft Elevation 3,485 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population8,894
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation11,434 ft (3,485 m)
Population8,894
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation11,434 ft (3,485 m)
Coordinates28.2359°, 99.3683°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (987 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.7 inches (68 cm)

About Benzilan

Benzilan is a small city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 8,894. The city sits at an elevation of 11,434 feet (3,485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Benzilan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 333 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 38.9 inches. The area receives 26.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 11,434 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below China avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,434 ft (3,485 m)
Area449.5 sq mi (1,164.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates28.2359°N, 99.3683°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above China avg
Snowfall 26.7"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 7, 2025.

Feb 3, 1996 47 km N of Lijiang, China M6.6 138 km
Aug 31, 2013 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.6 2 km
Jun 24, 2012 105 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.5 148 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 147 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 150 km
Jan 2, 2022 99 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.4 141 km
Jul 17, 1993 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.4 36 km
Aug 27, 2013 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.2 4 km
May 27, 2024 44 km N of Yongning, China M5.1 128 km
Apr 9, 2024 48 km WNW of Yongning, China M5.0 88 km
Aug 31, 2013 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 3 km
Feb 3, 1996 29 km NNW of Lijiang, China M5.0 145 km
May 26, 1991 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China M5.0 137 km
Sep 25, 1996 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 71 km
Aug 31, 2013 52 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.9 6 km
Apr 14, 2012 169 km NNE of Shangri-La, China M4.9 139 km
Sep 3, 2013 53 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.9 13 km
May 27, 2024 34 km NNW of Yongning, China M4.8 119 km
May 31, 1999 170 km NW of Shangri-La, China M4.8 114 km
Jan 5, 2022 86 km E of Shangri-La, China M4.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Museums in Benzilan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
得荣县红军长征陈列馆

Hotels in Benzilan

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel
Hotel
Hotel
Hotel restaurant wifi
大山酒店
幸福酒店
札释禄森大酒店
登柱酒店
金乡源酒店

Restaurants in Benzilan

14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

农家柴火鸡大理酸辣鱼
大理农家饭店
大理网红汉哥饭店
大理苍洱饭店
大理迎江园农家饭店
大理鑫萍饭店
大理鹤阳风味园
扬州炒饭小吃
永胜农家饭店
滇藏线农庄饭店
王氏农家饭店
聚香园
蜀椒·印象鲜辣火锅店
醇香园农家饭店

Gas Stations in Benzilan

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #4170694379
Sinopec
X F Fuel Station

Airports Near Benzilan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Diqing Shangri-La AirportDIGMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benzilan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Riverside Temple

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 Benzilan

What is the population of Benzilan?

Benzilan has a population of 8,894 residents and is located in China. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 449.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Benzilan?

Benzilan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 26.7 inches of snow.

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