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Ganglong, China

Qinghai · China

Ganglong is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 3,971. Elevation: 12,579 ft (3,834 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

3,971 Population 1/sq mi density
12,579 ft Elevation 3,834 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Ganglong

Ganglong Township is a township in Gadê County, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China. In 2010, Ganglong Township had a total population of 4,084: 2,241 males and 1,843 females: 1,112 aged under 14, 2,718 aged between 15 and 65 and 254 aged over 65.

People

Population3,971
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation12,579 ft (3,834 m)
Population3,971
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation12,579 ft (3,834 m)
Coordinates33.7623°, 100.2565°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average11°F (-11°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall149.5 inches (380 cm)

About Ganglong

Ganglong is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 3,971. The city sits at an elevation of 12,579 feet (3,834 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 11°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Ganglong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 321 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 149.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,579 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average29.7°F
45% below China avg
January Average11°F (-11°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,579 ft (3,834 m)
Area8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates33.7623°N, 100.2565°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above China avg
Snowfall 149.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M5.1 on Jun 27, 2025.

May 21, 2021 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.5 135 km
Apr 1, 2020 274 km NE of Qamdo, China M5.4 144 km
May 27, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 132 km
May 22, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 150 km
Jun 27, 2025 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.1 142 km
Oct 23, 2009 282 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 146 km
Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 144 km
Mar 10, 1991 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 70 km
Nov 25, 1999 285 km SW of Xining, China M4.9 104 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 140 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 132 km
May 22, 2021 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.7 77 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.7 132 km
Jun 9, 2015 271 km NE of Qamdo, China M4.7 144 km
Sep 20, 1994 Western Sichuan, China M4.6 137 km
Dec 31, 1992 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 31 km
Feb 21, 2022 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 149 km
Jan 23, 2020 271 km NE of Qamdo, China M4.6 145 km
Jul 7, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 149 km
May 2, 2011 Qinghai-Sichuan border region, China M4.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-11°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.3 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
May 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
June 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
July 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
September 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
October 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 0.3 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.1 in Driest

Ganglong has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 11°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Ganglong

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Golog Maqên AirportGMQMedium 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 Ganglong

What is the population of Ganglong?

Ganglong has a population of 3,971 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,750.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ganglong?

Ganglong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 149.5 inches of snow.

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