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Hongtu, China

Chongqing · China

Hongtu is a small city in Chongqing, China with a population of 14,483. Elevation: 1,798 ft (548 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

14,483 Population 8/sq mi density
1,798 ft Elevation 548 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Hongtu

Hongtu

The Hongtu-1, known commonly by its English-language name PIESAT-1 and infrequently as Nuwa-1, is a Chinese commercial X-band interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) satellite constellation performing Earth observation missions in Sun-synchronous orbit. Hongtu-1 satellites are intended to map global non-polar regions at a scale of 1:50,000 meters to produce high-precision digital surface models (DSM), likely fulfilling both commercial, scientific, and military reconnaissance tasks.

People

Population14,483
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Population14,483
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Coordinates31.1246°, 109.0974°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation51.1 inches (1,297 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hongtu

Hongtu is a small city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 14,483. The city sits at an elevation of 1,798 feet (548 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Hongtu

Hongtu has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1352 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 39°F -4.7° / 15.1° 34.3
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F -2.6° / 18.9° 31.3
Mar 11.5°C / 53°F 0.9° / 25.1° 88.6
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 5.5° / 28.2° 128.7
May 19.3°C / 67°F 8.9° / 29.9° 141.2
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 14.3° / 32.1° 197.9
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 17.4° / 33.1° 268.7
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 17.6° / 34.9° 135.9
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 12.8° / 33° 123.0
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 6.4° / 28.1° 132.3
Nov 10.3°C / 51°F -1.1° / 22.4° 57.3
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -4.2° / 16.2° 12.8
Hongtu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,798 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above China avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Area1,786.5 sq mi (4,627.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates31.1246°N, 109.0974°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 24, 2019.

Dec 16, 2013 92 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 125 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 126 km
Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 141 km
May 27, 2014 93 km SW of Shiyan, China M4.5 140 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 133 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 48 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 127 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 144 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 145 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 104 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 104 km
Apr 20, 2014 90 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.1 124 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 130 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 145 km
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m 79 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in

Hongtu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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Ski Resorts Near Hongtu

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
云阳龙缸滑雪场 0.0 $0
茅草坝滑雪场 0.0 $0
巴山罗盘顶滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hongtu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chongqing Wushan AirportWSKSmall Airport
Wanzhou Wuqiao AirportWXNSmall 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 Hongtu

What is the population of Hongtu?

Hongtu has a population of 14,483 residents and is located in China. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,786.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hongtu?

Hongtu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches.

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