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Houqiao, China

Yunnan · China

Houqiao is a small city in Yunnan, China with a population of 27,965. Elevation: 5,617 ft (1,712 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

27,965 Population 12/sq mi density
5,617 ft Elevation 1,712 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
61.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population27,965
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain61.9 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation5,617 ft (1,712 m)
Population27,965
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation5,617 ft (1,712 m)
Coordinates25.3236°, 98.2780°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation61.9 inches (1,571 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Houqiao

Houqiao is a small city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 27,965. The city sits at an elevation of 5,617 feet (1,712 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Houqiao

Houqiao 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
Houqiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,617 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above China avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,617 ft (1,712 m)
Area2,375.9 sq mi (6,153.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates25.3236°N, 98.2780°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 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 M6.1 109 km
May 30, 2014 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 57 km
May 23, 2014 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 59 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 100 km
Mar 10, 2011 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.5 74 km
Oct 6, 2000 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.4 115 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 100 km
Aug 9, 2011 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 63 km
Mar 21, 2008 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.1 117 km
Jan 1, 2011 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.0 83 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 125 km
Jun 20, 2011 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.0 52 km
Jun 1, 2010 117 km SW of Dali, China M4.9 113 km
May 17, 2016 88 km NW of Dali, China M4.9 146 km
Jun 12, 2021 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.9 57 km
Apr 19, 2001 163 km SW of Dali, China M4.8 91 km
Feb 13, 1990 132 km WNW of Dali, China M4.8 104 km
Feb 1, 2011 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.8 78 km
Jan 26, 1991 58 km NNW of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.8 145 km
Aug 3, 2019 51 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.8 139 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 1 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 25 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 10.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 12.0 in Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 10.3 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 7.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in

Houqiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 46°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Houqiao

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
猴桥镇中心小学
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Museums in Houqiao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
胆扎村村史馆

Bus Stations in Houqiao

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guyong Busstop

Gas Stations in Houqiao

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #673952262
CN #8358337868
CN #8358337869

Airports Near Houqiao

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tengchong Tuofeng AirportTCZMedium 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 Houqiao

What is the population of Houqiao?

Houqiao has a population of 27,965 residents and is located in China. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 2,375.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Houqiao?

Houqiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches.

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