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Hekou, China
Yunnan · China
Hekou is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 44,998. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hekou
The Hekou Yao Autonomous County is an autonomous county in the southern part of the Yunnan province of China. It is part of the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture and borders the northern Vietnamese city of Lào Cai.
People
Climate
| Population | 44,998 |
| Population Density | 153 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.5385°, 104.0111° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Yunnan |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.1 inches (1,678 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Hekou
Hekou is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 44,998. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Hekou
Hekou has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.4°C), the coldest is Dec (12.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1852 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above China avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 294.2 sq mi (762.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.5385°N, 104.0111°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in |
Hekou has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 57°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (0.7").
Schools in Hekou
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hekou Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 河口城区小学 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Hekou
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bảo tàng Lào Cai | ||||
| Bảo tàng tỉnh Lào Cai | ||||
| Carved Boulder Museum | ||||
| Former Site of Hekou Customs | ||||
| Hekou Uprising Memorial Hall | ||||
| Museum of Family Homestay | ||||
| Sa Pa Museum |
Farmers Markets in Hekou
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chợ Bình Minh | |||||
| Chợ Cam Đường | |||||
| Chợ Cốc Ly | |||||
| Chợ du lịch Lào Cai | |||||
| Chợ Kim Tân | |||||
| Chợ Mường Khương | |||||
| Cốc Lều A Market | |||||
| Cốc Lều B Market | |||||
| Gian Hàng Trạm Dừng Nghỉ KM 237 Lào Cai | |||||
| Sapa Market | |||||
| Sin Cheng Market | |||||
| 中越阳光边贸商场 |
Hotels in Hekou
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hekou
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hekou
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hekou
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hekou
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hekou
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hekou
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hekou
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hekou
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hekou
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Guanyin Temple |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hekou
What is the population of Hekou?
Hekou has a population of 44,998 residents and is located in China. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 294.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hekou?
Hekou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.1 inches.