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Gelan, China

Chongqing · China

Gelan is a mid-size city in Chongqing, China with a population of 55,938. Elevation: 1,096 ft (334 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

55,938 Population 1,306/sq mi density
1,096 ft Elevation 334 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Gelan

Gelan Town is an urban town in Changshou District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.

People

Population55,938
Density1,306/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Population55,938
Population Density1,306 / sq mi
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Coordinates30.0359°, 107.1161°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,192 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gelan

Gelan is a mid-size city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 55,938. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet (334 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Gelan

Gelan has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1395 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.5°C / 44°F -1.8° / 15.8° 25.4
Feb 8.9°C / 48°F 0.9° / 19.9° 22.0
Mar 14.5°C / 58°F 4.4° / 28.1° 76.0
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 9.3° / 31.3° 137.9
May 22°C / 72°F 12.9° / 32.3° 158.4
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 17.2° / 34° 223.9
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 20.4° / 35° 245.2
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 19.6° / 36.2° 127.4
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 16.4° / 33.9° 165.4
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 10° / 29.4° 143.3
Nov 13.3°C / 56°F 3.9° / 24.1° 51.6
Dec 7.4°C / 45°F -0.5° / 17.1° 18.9
Gelan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above China avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area42.8 sq mi (110.9 km²)
Population Density1,306/sq mi
Coordinates30.0359°N, 107.1161°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
24% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 30, 2010 eastern Sichuan, China M5.1 142 km
Aug 20, 1993 30 km NW of Yongchuan, China M4.5 150 km
Aug 16, 2025 37 km WSW of Bishan, China M4.5 69 km
Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 100 km
Aug 11, 2016 68 km N of Fuling, China M4.4 36 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 103 km
Aug 8, 2010 18 km W of Jijiang, China M4.3 133 km
Dec 5, 1993 72 km ENE of Fuling, China M4.3 91 km
Dec 28, 2012 11 km SE of Puhechang, China M4.2 129 km
Jul 16, 2012 26 km SE of Fuling, China M4.2 72 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 98 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 132 km
Apr 27, 2000 8 km WNW of Yongchuan, China M3.8 145 km
Feb 4, 1998 13 km N of Yongchuan, China M3.7 136 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in

Gelan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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Farmers Markets in Gelan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
新市老农贸市场
邻水县水果市场
重庆长寿三科农贸城

Gas Stations in Gelan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #4841597575

Ski Resorts Near Gelan

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
仙女山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
南天湖滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
际华园室内滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gelan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chongqing Jiangbei International AirportCKGLarge Airport
Chongqing Xiannüshan AirportCQWMedium Airport
Fuling Airfield-Small Airport
Liangping AirportLIASmall 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 Gelan

What is the population of Gelan?

Gelan has a population of 55,938 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1,306 people per square mile, spread across 42.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gelan?

Gelan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches.

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