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Shancheng, China

Gansu · China

Shancheng is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 7,843. Elevation: 4,600 ft (1,402 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

7,843 Population 7/sq mi density
4,600 ft Elevation 1,402 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
12.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Shancheng

Shancheng Town is the county seat of Nanjing County, which is a constituent county of Zhangzhou Prefecture-level city, Fujian Province, China. As it is the case with most Chinese county seats, this is the place which most maps simply label as Nanjing [County] (南靖[县]).

People

Population7,843
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain12.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation4,600 ft (1,402 m)
Population7,843
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation4,600 ft (1,402 m)
Coordinates36.9568°, 107.0266°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation12.4 inches (314 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.0 inches (46 cm)

About Shancheng

Shancheng is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 7,843. The city sits at an elevation of 4,600 feet (1,402 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Shancheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,600 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below China avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,600 ft (1,402 m)
Area1,181.5 sq mi (3,060.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates36.9568°N, 107.0266°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
68% below China avg
Snowfall 18.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 13, 2022.

Jul 29, 1998 114 km E of Baiyin, China M4.8 145 km
Sep 1, 2017 110 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.7 113 km
Oct 29, 1991 134 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.6 95 km
Jun 21, 1995 83 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 101 km
Aug 6, 2004 44 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 140 km
Mar 8, 1992 81 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 116 km
May 21, 2001 142 km N of Pingliang, China M4.3 49 km
Mar 7, 1991 121 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.3 147 km
Jan 12, 2016 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.3 87 km
Jun 9, 2022 112 km E of Baiyin, China M4.3 147 km
Nov 20, 2009 147 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.2 96 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 135 km
Apr 26, 1995 143 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.2 121 km
Apr 6, 2008 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 106 km
Mar 11, 2008 140 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.2 61 km
Aug 5, 2004 86 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.1 139 km
Dec 14, 1992 133 km E of Baiyin, China M3.9 129 km
Jul 10, 1993 122 km NNW of Pingliang, China M3.9 68 km
Nov 6, 1991 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M3.8 112 km
Apr 11, 1998 125 km S of Yinchuan, China M3.8 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 35°F (1°C) 0.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in

Shancheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Shancheng

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
山城初中
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Museums in Shancheng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
山城堡战役纪念园

Gas Stations in Shancheng

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #8575228092

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 Shancheng

What is the population of Shancheng?

Shancheng has a population of 7,843 residents and is located in China. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,181.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shancheng?

Shancheng has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.4 inches, with 18.0 inches of snow.

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