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Dachang, China

Chongqing · China

Dachang is a mid-size city in Chongqing, China with a population of 36,217. Elevation: 495 ft (151 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

36,217 Population 30/sq mi density
495 ft Elevation 151 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Dachang

Dachang

Dachang Hui Autonomous County is a Hui autonomous county of Hebei province. It is under the administration of Langfang prefecture-level city, and was established in 1955. The Hui Muslim county of Dachang was subjected to slaughter by the Japanese in the Second Sino-Japanese War.

People

Population36,217
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Population36,217
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Coordinates31.2686°, 109.8021°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation48.4 inches (1,228 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dachang

Dachang is a mid-size city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 36,217. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet (151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Dachang

Dachang has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1239 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -8.8° / 11.9° 27.6
Feb 2.4°C / 36°F -5.9° / 15.5° 28.0
Mar 8.2°C / 47°F -2.9° / 22.4° 75.2
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 2.2° / 25.6° 110.5
May 16.2°C / 61°F 5.3° / 27.1° 122.5
Jun 20.3°C / 68°F 11.1° / 29.6° 180.3
Jul 22.3°C / 72°F 14.3° / 31.2° 243.1
Aug 22.9°C / 73°F 14.2° / 32° 140.0
Sep 19°C / 66°F 9.4° / 29.2° 123.7
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 3.2° / 24.9° 128.9
Nov 7°C / 45°F -4.7° / 19.3° 49.2
Dec 1.4°C / 35°F -7.2° / 13.3° 10.0
Dachang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above China avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Area1,199.5 sq mi (3,106.6 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates31.2686°N, 109.8021°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 26, 2025.

Dec 16, 2013 92 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 62 km
Mar 29, 2014 49 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 105 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 98 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 94 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 60 km
May 27, 2014 93 km SW of Shiyan, China M4.5 86 km
Jun 26, 2025 63 km N of Yichang, China M4.5 146 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 74 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 61 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 85 km
Mar 24, 2008 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China M4.3 145 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 111 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 144 km
Jun 20, 2023 57 km N of Yichang, China M4.2 145 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 51 km
Apr 20, 2014 90 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.1 65 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 10 101 km
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 103 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 83 km
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m - 25 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 23 km
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m - 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in

Dachang has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Dachang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cultural Relics Showroom
The Yangtze River and The Three Gorges Culture Center

Libraries in Dachang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
巫山图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Dachang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
中心市场
中心市场

Ski Resorts Near Dachang

3 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 - - -
神农架国际滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dachang

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 Dachang

What is the population of Dachang?

Dachang has a population of 36,217 residents and is located in China. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 1,199.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dachang?

Dachang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches.

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