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Maqin County, China
Qinghai · China
Maqin County is a mid-size city in Qinghai, China with a population of 59,900. Elevation: 12,228 ft (3,727 m). Average temperature: 29°F (-2°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 59,900 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,228 ft (3,727 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4744°, 100.2450° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Qinghai |
| Average Temperature | 29°F (-2°C) |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.3 inches (540 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
About Maqin County
Maqin County is a mid-size city in China (Qinghai) with a population of 59,900. The city sits at an elevation of 12,228 feet (3,727 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 29°F (-2°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Maqin County
Maqin County has an average annual temperature of -2.1°C (28°F). The hottest month is Aug (8.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 668 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 29.3°F |
| 46% below China avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,228 ft (3,727 m) |
| Area | 8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4744°N, 100.2450°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Maqin County has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 8°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Maqin County
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 果洛藏族自治州职业技术学校 | College | — | — |
Schools in Maqin County
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 玛沁县第一民族中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 玛沁县第二民族小学民族中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 玛沁县第二民族小学 | — | — | — | — |
| 玛沁县第三民族小学 | — | — | — | — |
| 果洛州民族中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 大武镇第一完全民族小学 | — | — | — | — |
| 果洛州州民族高级中学 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Maqin County
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中国格萨尔文化博物馆 |
Gas Stations in Maqin County
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Maqin County
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Maqin County
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Golog Maqên Airport | GMQ | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maqin County
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| stupa | |
| 喇日寺 | |
| 喇日寺大经堂 | |
| 喇日寺晒佛台 | |
| 玛域佐钦赤达杰寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Maqin County?
Maqin County has a population of 59,900 residents and is located in China. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 8,750.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maqin County?
Maqin County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.