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Caotang, China

Chongqing · China

Caotang is a small city in Chongqing, China with a population of 29,647. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,647 Population 17/sq mi density
850 ft Elevation 259 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Caotang

Caotang

Caotang Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the north hillside of Mount Guifeng, in Huyi District of Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.

People

Population29,647
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Population29,647
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Coordinates31.0902°, 109.6240°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,270 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caotang

Caotang is a small city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 29,647. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Caotang

Caotang has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1352 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 39°F -4.7° / 15.1° 34.3
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F -2.6° / 18.9° 31.3
Mar 11.5°C / 53°F 0.9° / 25.1° 88.6
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 5.5° / 28.2° 128.7
May 19.3°C / 67°F 8.9° / 29.9° 141.2
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 14.3° / 32.1° 197.9
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 17.4° / 33.1° 268.7
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 17.6° / 34.9° 135.9
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 12.8° / 33° 123.0
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 6.4° / 28.1° 132.3
Nov 10.3°C / 51°F -1.1° / 22.4° 57.3
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -4.2° / 16.2° 12.8
Caotang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above China avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area1,786.5 sq mi (4,627.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates31.0902°N, 109.6240°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 24, 2019.

Dec 16, 2013 92 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 75 km
Mar 29, 2014 49 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 114 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 108 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 110 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 76 km
May 27, 2014 93 km SW of Shiyan, China M4.5 111 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 72 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 78 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 94 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 116 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 145 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 138 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 54 km
Apr 20, 2014 90 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.1 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY Meteorological 54.0 m 10 113 km
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 93 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 94 km
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m - 28 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 26 km
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in

Caotang has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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Museums in Caotang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cultural Relics Showroom
Kuizhou Ancient City
Kuizhou Museum
Poetry City Museum
The Yangtze River and The Three Gorges Culture Center

Farmers Markets in Caotang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
中心市场
中心市场

Ski Resorts Near Caotang

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
茅草坝滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
绿葱坡滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Caotang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shennongjia Hongping AirportHPGMedium Airport
Chongqing Wushan AirportWSKSmall Airport

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 Caotang

What is the population of Caotang?

Caotang has a population of 29,647 residents and is located in China. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,786.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caotang?

Caotang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.

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