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Qaraqash, China
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Qaraqash is a mid-size city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 66,541. Elevation: 4,364 ft (1,330 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 66,541 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,364 ft (1,330 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2725°, 79.7344° |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Xinjiang |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.4 inches (36 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2 inches (1 cm) |
About Qaraqash
Qaraqash is a mid-size city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 66,541. The city sits at an elevation of 4,364 feet (1,330 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.
Climate in Qaraqash
Qaraqash 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 | 54.2°F |
| 0% below China avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,364 ft (1,330 m) |
| Area | 9,887.2 sq mi (25,607.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2725°N, 79.7344°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kunlun Volcanic Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 5,808 m (19,055 ft) | 1951 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in |
Qaraqash has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").
Schools in Qaraqash
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 墨玉南航明珠小学 | — | — | — | — |
| Karakax County No.2 Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Karakax County No.1 Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 墨玉县职业技术高级中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 墨玉县喀拉喀什镇第七中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 墨玉县北京中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 墨玉县第一小学 | — | — | — | — |
| 墨玉县第三小学 | — | — | — | — |
| Beijing Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 墨玉县第五中学 | — | — | — | — |
| 墨玉县第六小学 | — | — | — | — |
| 墨玉县第二初级中学 | — | — | — | — |
| Karakax County No.3 Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| 墨玉县第四小学 | — | — | — | — |
| Karakax County No.4 Middle School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Qaraqash
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotan Jade Museum | ||||
| Hotan Museum | ||||
| 和田博物馆 |
Farmers Markets in Qaraqash
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beimu Agricultural Wholesale Market | |||||
| China Hotan Jade Trading Center | |||||
| Far East International Jade Market | |||||
| Gujanbagh Township Farmers Market | |||||
| Hongda International Grand Bazaar | |||||
| Jingyu International Building Materials City | |||||
| Sunday afternoon market | |||||
| Sunday afternoon market | |||||
| Tea and traditional medicine market | |||||
| Tea and traditional medicine market | |||||
| Underground market | |||||
| Underground market | |||||
| يىپەك يولى سودا شەھەرچىسى | |||||
| 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 |
Restaurants in Qaraqash
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Qaraqash
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Qaraqash
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Qaraqash
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hotan Airport | HTN | Medium Airport |
| Private Runway | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Qaraqash
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Karakax County Grand Mosque |
Quick Facts
Around Qaraqash
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇨🇳 About China
Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Qaraqash?
Qaraqash has a population of 66,541 residents and is located in China. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 9,887.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qaraqash?
Qaraqash has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.4 inches.