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Longcang, China

Qinghai · China

Longcang is a small city in Qinghai, China with a population of 5,916. Elevation: 11,096 ft (3,382 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

5,916 Population 1/sq mi density
11,096 ft Elevation 3,382 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
21.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Longcang

Lungsang Township also known as Longzang Township or Longcang Township is a township under the jurisdiction of Xinghai County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China. Lungsang Township's is bordered by Zhongtü Township to its east, Maqên County and Qimuqu River (切木曲) to its south, Qukoi Township to its west and Qu'ngoin town to its north. In 2010, Lungsang Township had a total population of 5,916 people: 3,010 males and 2,906 females: 1,844 under 14 years old, 3,782 aged between 15 and 64 and 290 over 65 years old. Lungsang Township has jurisdiction over the following villages:Sairiba Village (赛日巴村)
Langqing Village (浪青村)
Sangshidou Village (桑什斗村)
Muguo Village (木果村)
Marimao Village (​麻日毛村)
Rixu Village (日旭村)
Nadong Village (那洞村)

People

Population5,916
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation11,096 ft (3,382 m)
Population5,916
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation11,096 ft (3,382 m)
Coordinates35.2800°, 100.0709°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation21.4 inches (544 mm)
Annual Snowfall34.3 inches (87 cm)

About Longcang

Longcang is a small city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 5,916. The city sits at an elevation of 11,096 feet (3,382 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Longcang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 326 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 21.4 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 11,096 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below China avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,096 ft (3,382 m)
Area8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates35.2800°N, 100.0709°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below China avg
Snowfall 34.3"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.1 on Jun 27, 2025.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 80 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 108 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 87 km
Sep 12, 2000 257 km WSW of Xining, China M6.1 67 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 83 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 92 km
May 21, 2021 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.5 127 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 101 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 93 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 85 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 87 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 74 km
Jun 27, 2025 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.1 139 km
Sep 20, 2000 240 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 50 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 77 km
May 22, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 132 km
Sep 12, 2000 263 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 70 km
Oct 23, 2009 282 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 70 km
May 27, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 126 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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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 Longcang

What is the population of Longcang?

Longcang has a population of 5,916 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,750.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Longcang?

Longcang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches, with 34.3 inches of snow.

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