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Lancai, China

Qinghai · China

Lancai is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 4,207. Elevation: 10,912 ft (3,326 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,207 Population 3/sq mi density
10,912 ft Elevation 3,326 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
25.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Lancai

Lancai Township is a township in Tongren County, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China. In 2010, Lancai Township had a total population of 4,207: 2,133 males and 2,074 females: 1,312 aged under 14, 2,664 aged between 15 and 65 and 231 aged over 65.

People

Population4,207
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation10,912 ft (3,326 m)
Population4,207
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation10,912 ft (3,326 m)
Coordinates35.6589°, 101.8186°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.3 inches (642 mm)
Annual Snowfall34.3 inches (87 cm)

About Lancai

Lancai is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 4,207. The city sits at an elevation of 10,912 feet (3,326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Lancai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 313 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,912 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below China avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,912 ft (3,326 m)
Area1,579.1 sq mi (4,089.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates35.6589°N, 101.8186°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below China avg
Snowfall 34.3"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 24, 2021.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 147 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 146 km
Jul 21, 1995 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M5.6 145 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 140 km
Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 121 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 70 km
Oct 11, 1994 150 km WSW of Xining, China M4.7 141 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 139 km
Oct 21, 1995 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M4.4 147 km
Oct 15, 2017 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.3 117 km
Jan 4, 1996 128 km WSW of Xining, China M4.2 132 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 122 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 137 km
Jun 30, 2003 112 km WSW of Xining, China M3.8 143 km
Dec 19, 1996 79 km WSW of Xining, China M3.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Museums in Lancai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Museum
Art museum
热贡艺术博物馆
热贡艺术博物馆

Libraries in Lancai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Rebkong Library0.0

Ski Resorts Near Lancai

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
瞿昙国际滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

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 Lancai

What is the population of Lancai?

Lancai has a population of 4,207 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,579.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lancai?

Lancai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.3 inches, with 34.3 inches of snow.

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