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Lop, China
Xinjiang · China
Lop is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 18,127. Elevation: 4,364 ft (1,330 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lop
Lop Nur or Lop Nor is a now largely dried-up salt lake formerly located within the Lop Depression in the eastern fringe of the Tarim Basin in the southeastern portion of the Xinjiang Autonomous Region, northwestern China, between the Taklamakan and Kumtag deserts. Administratively, the lake is in Lop Nur town, also known as Luozhong of Ruoqiang County, which in its turn is part of the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,127 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,364 ft (1,330 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0789°, 80.1818° |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Xinjiang |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.5 inches (38 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2 inches (1 cm) |
About Lop
Lop is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 18,127. The city sits at an elevation of 4,364 feet (1,330 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.
Climate in Lop
Lop has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 47 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above China avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,364 ft (1,330 m) |
| Area | 5,449.3 sq mi (14,113.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0789°N, 80.1818°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kunlun Volcanic Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 5,808 m (19,055 ft) | 1951 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in |
Lop has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 24°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").
Schools in Lop
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 洛浦县第一中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 洛浦县第五中学 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Lop
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotan Jade Museum |
Farmers Markets in Lop
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Hotan Jade Trading Center | |||||
| Far East International Jade Market | |||||
| Hongda International Grand Bazaar | |||||
| Sunday afternoon market | |||||
| Sunday afternoon market | |||||
| Tea and traditional medicine market | |||||
| Tea and traditional medicine market | |||||
| 玉都国际大巴扎 | |||||
| 玉都国际大巴扎 | |||||
| 玉龙集贸市场 | |||||
| 艾提卡大巴扎 چوڭ بازار |
Train Stations in Lop
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lop
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Lop
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hotan Airport | HTN | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lop
What is the population of Lop?
Lop has a population of 18,127 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,449.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lop?
Lop has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.5 inches.