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Heshun, China

Yunnan · China

Heshun is a small city in Yunnan, China with a population of 6,560. Elevation: 5,259 ft (1,603 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

6,560 Population 23/sq mi density
5,259 ft Elevation 1,603 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
58.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Heshun

Heshun

Heshun Town is an ancient town in Tengchong City, located four kilometers southwest of the city centre in Yunnan, China. The town's ancient name is Yangwendun which was changed to Heshun and eventually the name it bears today. Heshun is well known for its quadrangle courtyards that have been built into the town's hills.

People

Population6,560
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain58.9 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation5,259 ft (1,603 m)
Population6,560
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation5,259 ft (1,603 m)
Coordinates25.0167°, 98.4667°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation58.9 inches (1,495 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Heshun

Heshun is a small city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 6,560. The city sits at an elevation of 5,259 feet (1,603 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Heshun

Heshun has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.3°C), the coldest is Jan (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1476 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.6°C / 49°F 2.7° / 16.6° 23.3
Feb 11.3°C / 52°F 4.2° / 18.4° 31.2
Mar 14.4°C / 58°F 7.4° / 21.5° 37.4
Apr 17.2°C / 63°F 10.7° / 23.6° 71.4
May 19.3°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.2° 159.0
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 17.6° / 23.9° 217.9
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 18° / 23.5° 292.5
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 17.9° / 24.7° 263.4
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 16.7° / 24.5° 197.3
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 13.6° / 22.9° 134.5
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 8.2° / 20.1° 37.2
Dec 10.8°C / 51°F 4.1° / 17.4° 10.4
Heshun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,259 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above China avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,259 ft (1,603 m)
Area288.6 sq mi (747.4 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates25.0167°N, 98.4667°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"
55% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on May 16, 2025.

Jan 11, 1994 25 km SW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M6.1 129 km
May 30, 2014 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 63 km
May 23, 2014 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 63 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 66 km
Mar 10, 2011 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.5 61 km
Oct 6, 2000 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.4 97 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 91 km
Mar 21, 2008 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.1 111 km
Aug 9, 2011 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 28 km
Jan 1, 2011 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.0 69 km
Jun 20, 2011 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.0 26 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 91 km
Jun 12, 2021 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.9 59 km
Jun 1, 2010 117 km SW of Dali, China M4.9 85 km
Feb 1, 2011 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.8 64 km
Feb 13, 1990 132 km WNW of Dali, China M4.8 122 km
Apr 19, 2001 163 km SW of Dali, China M4.8 54 km
Jul 22, 1991 129 km SW of Dali, China M4.8 74 km
May 30, 2014 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.7 56 km
May 31, 2011 Myanmar-China border region M4.7 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1991).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Unnamed Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 24 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 10.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 11.7 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 10.0 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 7.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in

Heshun has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Heshun

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
腾越六完小(中心分部)
腾越第三完全小学
益群中学
腾冲第一中学
腾冲市第八中学
Heshun Town Central Primary School
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Museums in Heshun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brigade General's Mansion
Former residence of Li Genyuan in Tengchong
Lianghe Tusi Compound
Memorial Hall of the Anti-Japanese War in Western Yunnan
Memorial of Mr. Ai Siqi
Tenchong Museum of Geothermy and Geology
李根源故居
翡翠博物馆
腾冲历史博物馆

Libraries in Heshun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Heshun Library0.0
梁河县图书馆0.0
绮罗图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Heshun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
商贸城
宏兴市场
腾越大商汇

Hotels in Heshun

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tenchong Jade Time Villa Hotel
洪运宾馆
玉都大酒店
腾冲启迪凯莱逸郡酒店
腾冲金玉堂云景度假酒店

Restaurants in Heshun

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cundamashipin
和顺李仁居私房菜

Cafes in Heshun

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BoIian Pu'er Tea

Bus Stations in Heshun

6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus station for Houqiao
Bus to aeroport
Minibus Station for Beihai
Tengchong Rural Transport Station
Tengchong Tourist Busterminal
腾冲西部客运站

Gas Stations in Heshun

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #12953974494

Shopping Malls in Heshun

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

永兴财富中心

Stadiums & Teams in Heshun

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Heshun

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baoshan Yunrui AirportBSDMedium Airport
Dehong Mangshi International AirportLUMMedium Airport
Tengchong Tuofeng AirportTCZMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heshun

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heshun Mosque
King of Medicine Palace
Li’s Family Temple
Liu’s Family Temple
Temple of the God of Wealth
YuanLongge Temple
Zhongtian Temple
大佛寺
大成殿
宝峰寺
宝峰寺
寸氏宗祠
来凤寺

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Heshun

What is the population of Heshun?

Heshun has a population of 6,560 residents and is located in China. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 288.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Heshun?

Heshun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.9 inches.

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