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Daotanghe, China

Qinghai · China

Daotanghe is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 10,437. Elevation: 10,794 ft (3,290 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,437 Population 1/sq mi density
10,794 ft Elevation 3,290 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Daotanghe

Daotanghe is a town in Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China. In 2010, Daotanghe had a total population of 10,437: 5,455 males and 4,982 females: 2,678 aged under 14, 7,257 aged between 15 and 65 and 502 aged over 65.

People

Population10,437
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation10,794 ft (3,290 m)
Population10,437
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation10,794 ft (3,290 m)
Coordinates36.3989°, 100.9653°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (677 mm)
Annual Snowfall74.5 inches (189 cm)

About Daotanghe

Daotanghe is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 10,437. The city sits at an elevation of 10,794 feet (3,290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Daotanghe

Daotanghe has an average annual temperature of 1.6°C (35°F). The hottest month is Jul (12.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 610 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.4°C / 11°F -22.8° / 1.7° 2.2
Feb -8.4°C / 17°F -21° / 5.5° 7.2
Mar -1.7°C / 29°F -15.9° / 13.1° 8.5
Apr 2.6°C / 37°F -7.7° / 18.2° 36.7
May 6.9°C / 44°F -5.7° / 21.4° 59.6
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 0.6° / 22.6° 85.7
Jul 12.9°C / 55°F 2.2° / 24.9° 102.3
Aug 12.5°C / 54°F 2.1° / 23.8° 149.2
Sep 8.5°C / 47°F -2° / 19.8° 116.8
Oct 1.9°C / 35°F -6.8° / 15.4° 33.8
Nov -4.3°C / 24°F -17.1° / 9.4° 6.7
Dec -11.1°C / 12°F -22.7° / 1.9° 1.2
Daotanghe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 322 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 74.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,794 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average29.7°F
45% below China avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,794 ft (3,290 m)
Area8,124.1 sq mi (21,041.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates36.3989°N, 100.9653°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below China avg
Snowfall 74.5"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 26, 2023.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 79 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 66 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 74 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 88 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 79 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 84 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 83 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 82 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 69 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 94 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 81 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 93 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 148 km
May 16, 1992 179 km WSW of Xining, China M5.0 105 km
Jan 20, 2016 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 149 km
May 20, 1990 159 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 84 km
Apr 28, 1990 163 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 89 km
Sep 17, 1990 167 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 93 km
Apr 30, 1990 176 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 101 km
Jun 20, 2001 213 km SW of Xining, China M4.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Museums in Daotanghe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
青海湟源古道博物馆

Gas Stations in Daotanghe

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #13371860186

Ski Resorts Near Daotanghe

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
金银滩冰上乐园滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Daotanghe

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hainanzhou Gonghe AirportHNGMedium Airport
Haibei Airport-Small 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 Daotanghe

What is the population of Daotanghe?

Daotanghe has a population of 10,437 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,124.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Daotanghe?

Daotanghe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 74.5 inches of snow.

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