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Chaka, China

Qinghai · China

Chaka is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 4,123. Elevation: 10,174 ft (3,101 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,123 Population 1/sq mi density
10,174 ft Elevation 3,101 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
22.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Chaka

Chaka

Chaka Salt Lake is a salt lake in Ulan County, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai, China. The oval-shaped lake is located near the eastern end of Qaidam Basin, 298 kilometres (185 mi) to the west of the provincial capital Xining. The name "Chaka" (ཚྭ་ཁ) means "salt lake" in Tibetan.

People

Population4,123
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation10,174 ft (3,101 m)
Population4,123
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation10,174 ft (3,101 m)
Coordinates36.7922°, 99.0737°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (582 mm)
Annual Snowfall47.1 inches (120 cm)

About Chaka

Chaka is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 4,123. The city sits at an elevation of 10,174 feet (3,101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Chaka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 332 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,174 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average33.5°F
38% below China avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,174 ft (3,101 m)
Area3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates36.7922°N, 99.0737°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below China avg
Snowfall 47.1"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 22, 2021.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 138 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 136 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 122 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 125 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 124 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 111 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 127 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 120 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 141 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 131 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 127 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 127 km
Jan 6, 1997 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 113 km
May 16, 1992 179 km WSW of Xining, China M5.0 107 km
Mar 21, 2016 245 km WSW of Xining, China M4.9 122 km
Apr 28, 1990 163 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 104 km
May 20, 1990 159 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 125 km
Apr 30, 1990 176 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 97 km
Apr 27, 2005 northern Qinghai, China M4.8 74 km
Jan 4, 2016 northern Qinghai, China M4.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Hotels in Chaka

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Changxin hotel
Ktv hotel
茶卡盐湖淖尔青年旅舍
藏羚青稞大酒店
融和鑫酒店
金恒基大酒店

Restaurants in Chaka

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Many tourists restaurants

Train Stations in Chaka

7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

天空之镜站
天路映辰站
湖心站
码头站
老礼堂站
肯德隆
茶卡

Bus Stations in Chaka

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Train station
茶卡汽車站

Gas Stations in Chaka

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #3677930730
CN #6700513389
CNPC
Oil union
PetroChina
PetroChina
Sinopec
Sinopec

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chaka

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chaka 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 Chaka

What is the population of Chaka?

Chaka has a population of 4,123 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,745.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chaka?

Chaka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches, with 47.1 inches of snow.

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