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Gaotan, China

Guangdong · China

Gaotan is a small city in Guangdong, China with a population of 7,399. Elevation: 571 ft (174 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

7,399 Population 25/sq mi density
571 ft Elevation 174 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
72.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population7,399
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain72.9 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Population7,399
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Coordinates23.1836°, 115.3040°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangdong
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation72.9 inches (1,851 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gaotan

Gaotan is a small city in China (Guangdong) with a population of 7,399. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet (174 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Gaotan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 286 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 72.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above China avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area293.6 sq mi (760.4 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates23.1836°N, 115.3040°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.9"
92% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2023.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 70 km
Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 115 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 126 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 119 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 101 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 91 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 111 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 113 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 97 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 79 km
Mar 13, 2022 37 km W of Shanwei, China M3.8 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

50 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ragasa (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 237 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 190 km
2023 Saola Category 4 132 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 199 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 269 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 248 km
2017 Hato Category 3 205 km
2016 Haima Category 1 76 km
2016 Nida Category 1 97 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 111 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 44 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 252 km
2012 Tembin Category 2 233 km
2010 Megi Category 3 276 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 219 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 264 km
2009 Molave Category 1 121 km
2008 Nuri Category 1 251 km
2006 Chanchu Category 3 162 km
2005 Sanvu Category 1 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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Museums in Gaotan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
海丰农民运动讲习所旧址
陆河县红色文化馆

Libraries in Gaotan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
海丰县图书馆0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Gaotan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gaotan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huizhou Pingtan AirportHUZMedium 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 Gaotan

What is the population of Gaotan?

Gaotan has a population of 7,399 residents and is located in China. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 293.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gaotan?

Gaotan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 72.9 inches.

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