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Maizhokunggar, China
Tibet · China
Maizhokunggar is a mid-size city in Tibet, China with a population of 49,511. Elevation: 12,526 ft (3,818 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maizhokunggar
Maizhokunggar County or Meldro Gungkar County is a county of Lhasa and east of the main center of Chengguan, Tibet Autonomous Region. It has an area of 5,492 square kilometres (2,120 sq mi) with an average elevation of over 4,000 metres (13,000 ft). Most of the people are ethnic Tibetan and are engaged in agriculture or herding. Mining is a major source of tax revenue, but it has created environmental problems. The county has various tourist attractions including hot springs and the Drigung Monastery.
People
Climate
| Population | 49,511 |
| Population Density | 527 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,526 ft (3,818 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.8377°, 91.7289° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Tibet |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.3 inches (388 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8 inches (2 cm) |
About Maizhokunggar
Maizhokunggar is a mid-size city in China (Tibet) with a population of 49,511. The city sits at an elevation of 12,526 feet (3,818 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Maizhokunggar
Maizhokunggar has an average annual temperature of 1.3°C (34°F). The hottest month is Jun (9.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-9°C). Average annual precipitation is 530 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below China avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,526 ft (3,818 m) |
| Area | 93.9 sq mi (243.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 527/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8377°N, 91.7289°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in |
Maizhokunggar has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 18°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.1").
Museums in Maizhokunggar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 松赞干布纪念馆 |
Gas Stations in Maizhokunggar
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Maizhokunggar
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Damxung Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maizhokunggar
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Uru Katshel | |
| 塔巴朗卓林寺 |
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What is the population of Maizhokunggar?
Maizhokunggar has a population of 49,511 residents and is located in China. The population density is 527 people per square mile, spread across 93.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maizhokunggar?
Maizhokunggar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.3 inches.