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Burang, China

Tibet · China

Burang is a small city in Tibet, China with a population of 5,026. Elevation: 12,769 ft (3,892 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,026 Population 3/sq mi density
12,769 ft Elevation 3,892 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population5,026
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation12,769 ft (3,892 m)
Population5,026
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation12,769 ft (3,892 m)
Coordinates30.2956°, 81.1751°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceTibet
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (705 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.4 inches (26 cm)

About Burang

Burang is a small city in China (Tibet) with a population of 5,026. The city sits at an elevation of 12,769 feet (3,892 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Burang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,769 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average33.2°F
39% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,769 ft (3,892 m)
Area1,522.7 sq mi (3,943.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates30.2956°N, 81.1751°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below China avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.01"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 29, 2025.

Oct 3, 2023 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.7 89 km
Jun 4, 2002 western Xizang M5.6 42 km
Jan 5, 1997 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India M5.6 80 km
Dec 9, 1991 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.6 95 km
Nov 27, 2001 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.5 95 km
Jan 24, 2023 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 92 km
Nov 27, 2001 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 100 km
Apr 4, 2011 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal M5.3 78 km
Jun 22, 2010 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India M5.2 86 km
Nov 27, 2001 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.1 103 km
Apr 27, 2023 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.1 83 km
Sep 21, 1990 10 km S of B?geshwar, India M5.1 147 km
Jul 6, 2010 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India M5.0 90 km
May 5, 2006 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 90 km
Jan 9, 2013 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 85 km
Nov 8, 1996 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 115 km
Jul 17, 1994 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 129 km
Oct 3, 2023 34 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M4.9 93 km
May 11, 2022 16 km NW of Dh?rchula, India M4.9 81 km
Jan 2, 1993 21 km SE of Dipayal, Nepal M4.9 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.1 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
April 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in
May 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
July 49°F (9°C) 7.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 6.2 in
September 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
October 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.4 in

Burang has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 16°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (0.5").

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Restaurants in Burang

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

普兰生态大酒店

Bus Stations in Burang

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1499237430

Gas Stations in Burang

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PetroChina

Airports Near Burang

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ali Pulan AirportAPJMedium Airport
Darchula AirportDAPSmall Airport
Simikot AirportIMKSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burang

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gokung Monastery
Lade monastery
Simbiling 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 Burang

What is the population of Burang?

Burang has a population of 5,026 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,522.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burang?

Burang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.

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