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Gantang, China

Hunan · China

Gantang is a mid-size city in Hunan, China with a population of 90,000. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

90,000 Population 1,467/sq mi density
449 ft Elevation 137 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
55.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population90,000
Density1,467/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Population90,000
Population Density1,467 / sq mi
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates27.4375°, 111.9731°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHunan
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation55.5 inches (1,410 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gantang

Gantang is a mid-size city in China (Hunan) with a population of 90,000. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Gantang

Gantang has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1606 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5°C / 41°F -6.2° / 20.3° 79.2
Feb 6.8°C / 44°F -2.8° / 23.8° 109.0
Mar 13.5°C / 56°F 2.8° / 28.6° 143.2
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 7.2° / 30.3° 214.6
May 21.7°C / 71°F 11.5° / 32.1° 235.6
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 17.1° / 32.8° 273.9
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 21.5° / 34.4° 183.5
Aug 28°C / 82°F 19.9° / 35.2° 95.4
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 15.4° / 35° 85.9
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 8° / 33.8° 85.2
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 1.9° / 28.6° 68.4
Dec 6.4°C / 43°F -4.2° / 21° 32.3
Gantang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above China avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area61.4 sq mi (158.9 km²)
Population Density1,467/sq mi
Coordinates27.4375°N, 111.9731°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.23"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 3, 1991.

Jun 3, 1991 6 km S of Xiaoshajiang, China M3.8 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 7.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 8.2 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Driest

Gantang has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (1.8").

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Farmers Markets in Gantang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
城北菜市场

Train Stations in Gantang

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

双峰北
双涟

Stadiums & Teams in Gantang

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Airports Near Gantang

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ningxiang Airport-Medium Airport
Shaodong Airport-Medium Airport
Hengyang Nanyue AirportHNYSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Gantang

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

🇨🇳 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 Gantang

What is the population of Gantang?

Gantang has a population of 90,000 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1,467 people per square mile, spread across 61.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gantang?

Gantang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches.

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