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Hougaoshizhuang, China

Shanxi · China

Hougaoshizhuang is a small city in Shanxi, China with a population of 6,235. Elevation: 5,404 ft (1,647 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

6,235 Population 26/sq mi density
5,404 ft Elevation 1,647 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population6,235
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Population6,235
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Coordinates39.8272°, 112.0803°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (479 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.9 inches (73 cm)

About Hougaoshizhuang

Hougaoshizhuang is a small city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 6,235. The city sits at an elevation of 5,404 feet (1,647 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Hougaoshizhuang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,404 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below China avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Area236.9 sq mi (613.5 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates39.8272°N, 112.0803°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
50% below China avg
Snowfall 28.9"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

May 15, 1999 58 km S of Datong, China M4.7 115 km
Sep 10, 1993 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.6 108 km
Oct 2, 1999 4 km SW of Datong, China M4.5 104 km
Aug 16, 2025 15 km ESE of Datong, China M4.5 119 km
Mar 30, 2020 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China M4.5 43 km
Apr 6, 2016 23 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 127 km
Mar 28, 2009 25 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 129 km
May 15, 1999 62 km SSE of Datong, China M4.4 131 km
Nov 13, 1995 80 km SSW of Datong, China M4.3 82 km
Aug 4, 2025 25 km SE of Datong, China M4.3 122 km
Apr 3, 2025 68 km S of Datong, China M4.3 104 km
Mar 6, 2011 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.2 97 km
Apr 27, 1991 15 km NW of Datong, China M4.2 98 km
Jun 22, 2007 90 km SE of Ordos, China M4.1 147 km
Mar 3, 2006 44 km WSW of Hohhot, China M4.0 113 km
Sep 8, 1997 24 km W of Beichengqu, China M3.9 95 km
Feb 10, 2009 19 km WSW of Datong, China M3.9 88 km
Jul 11, 2004 20 km ESE of Beichengqu, China M3.9 124 km
Aug 25, 2003 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China M3.8 149 km
Sep 7, 1995 35 km W of Hohhot, China M3.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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Airports Near Hougaoshizhuang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hohhot Shengle International Airport (under construction)Medium Airport
Shuozhou Zirun AirportSZHMedium 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 Hougaoshizhuang

What is the population of Hougaoshizhuang?

Hougaoshizhuang has a population of 6,235 residents and is located in China. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 236.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hougaoshizhuang?

Hougaoshizhuang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches, with 28.9 inches of snow.

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