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Bonan, China
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Bonan is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 55,685. Elevation: 5,358 ft (1,633 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bonan
The Bonan people are an ethno-linguistic group distinct from all other Mongolic peoples, living in Gansu and Qinghai provinces in Northwestern China. They are one of the "titular nationalities" of Gansu's Jishishan Bonan, Dongxiang and Salar Autonomous County, which is located south of the Yellow River, near Gansu's border with Qinghai.
People
Climate
| Population | 55,685 |
| Population Density | 194 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,358 ft (1,633 m) |
| Coordinates | 25.4634°, 99.5283° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Yunnan |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.1 inches (941 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bonan
Bonan is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 55,685. The city sits at an elevation of 5,358 feet (1,633 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Bonan
Bonan has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1044 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above China avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,358 ft (1,633 m) |
| Area | 287.8 sq mi (745.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4634°N, 99.5283°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 93 km |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 107 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in |
Bonan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Bonan
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 苏屯村完小 | - | - | - | - |
| 博南镇老街第一完小 | - | - | - | - |
| 永平县高平外国语学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 永平县思源实验学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 永平县职业高级中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 曲硐完小 | - | - | - | - |
| 老街第二完小 | - | - | - | - |
| 河湾完小 | - | - | - | - |
| 永平县第一中学 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Bonan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 博南古道博物馆 |
Libraries in Bonan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 永平县图书馆 | 0.0 |
Monuments in Bonan
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bonan
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bonan
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bonan
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bonan
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Baoshan Yunrui Airport | BSD | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bonan
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Qudong Mosque | |
| 关帝庙 | |
| 初一铺观音寺 | |
| 南茂三官殿 | |
| 大佛寺 | |
| 大麦地清真寺 | |
| 天神庙 | |
| 官庄清真寺 | |
| 寿佛寺 | |
| 山地清真寺 | |
| 山脚清真寺 | |
| 文昌宫 | |
| 文殊禅院 | |
| 朝真殿 | |
| 桃园清真寺 | |
| 玉泉寺 | |
| 玉皇阁 | |
| 白山冲清真寺 | |
| 龙王庙 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bonan
What is the population of Bonan?
Bonan has a population of 55,685 residents and is located in China. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 287.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bonan?
Bonan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches.