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Shiqian, China

Guizhou · China

Shiqian is a small city in Guizhou, China with a population of 9,571. Elevation: 1,565 ft (477 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

9,571 Population 10/sq mi density
1,565 ft Elevation 477 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Shiqian

Shiqian

Shiqian County is a county under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Tongren, in the northeast of Guizhou Province, China. The government is located in Tangshan.

People

Population9,571
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Population9,571
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Coordinates27.5225°, 108.2281°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuizhou
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shiqian

Shiqian is a small city in China (Guizhou) with a population of 9,571. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet (477 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Shiqian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above China avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Area956.1 sq mi (2,476.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates27.5225°N, 108.2281°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 7, 2025.

Mar 30, 2015 Guizhou, China M5.4 109 km
Aug 5, 2017 20 km WNW of Runsong, China M4.4 95 km
Apr 3, 2015 11 km NNE of Qimeng, China M4.3 132 km
Jul 13, 2007 30 km W of Qimeng, China M4.2 121 km
Mar 22, 2015 11 km NNE of Qimeng, China M4.2 134 km
Aug 7, 1996 31 km ENE of Xujiaba, China M4.0 58 km
Jan 7, 2025 23 km WSW of Lixi, China M4.0 104 km
Mar 14, 2018 23 km SW of Runsong, China M4.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 7.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in

Shiqian has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Shiqian

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
贵州省石阡中学
石阡县第 三高级中学
石阡县第 一初级中学
石阡县第三小学
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Gas Stations in Shiqian

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #5497091340
CN #5497091443
CN #5497091444

Airports Near Shiqian

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jiuzhou AirportMedium Airport
Kaili Huangping AirportKJHMedium Airport
Tongren Dejiang Airport (Under Construction)DEJMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shiqian

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
石阡天主堂

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 Shiqian

What is the population of Shiqian?

Shiqian has a population of 9,571 residents and is located in China. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 956.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shiqian?

Shiqian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches.

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