Gezan, China

Yunnan · China

Gezan is a small city in Yunnan, China with a population of 7,811. Elevation: 13,980 ft (4,261 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

7,811 Population 11/sq mi density
13,980 ft Elevation 4,261 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population7,811
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation13,980 ft (4,261 m)
Population7,811
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation13,980 ft (4,261 m)
Coordinates28.2039°, 99.8094°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,224 mm)
Annual Snowfall34.3 inches (87 cm)

About Gezan

Gezan is a small city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 7,811. The city sits at an elevation of 13,980 feet (4,261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Gezan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13,980 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below China avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation13,980 ft (4,261 m)
Area704.9 sq mi (1,825.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates28.2039°N, 99.8094°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above China avg
Snowfall 34.3"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 7, 2025.

Feb 3, 1996 47 km N of Lijiang, China M6.6 111 km
Aug 31, 2013 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.6 45 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 138 km
May 23, 2001 119 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.5 131 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 123 km
Jun 24, 2012 105 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.5 107 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 122 km
Jan 2, 2022 99 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.4 100 km
Jul 17, 1993 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.4 27 km
Aug 27, 2013 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.2 47 km
Feb 6, 1996 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.2 125 km
May 27, 2024 44 km N of Yongning, China M5.1 85 km
Oct 23, 1997 22 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.1 146 km
Feb 3, 1996 25 km N of Lijiang, China M5.1 129 km
Apr 9, 2024 48 km WNW of Yongning, China M5.0 46 km
Jul 2, 1996 10 km N of Lijiang, China M5.0 144 km
Sep 25, 1996 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 94 km
Aug 31, 2013 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 46 km
Feb 3, 1996 29 km NNW of Lijiang, China M5.0 124 km
May 26, 1991 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China M5.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Hotels in Gezan

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Gezan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Diqing Shangri-La AirportDIGMedium 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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What is the population of Gezan?

Gezan has a population of 7,811 residents and is located in China. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 704.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gezan?

Gezan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches, with 34.3 inches of snow.

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