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Sulu, China

Qinghai · China

Sulu is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 4,891. Elevation: 14,055 ft (4,284 m). Average temperature: 24°F (-5°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,891 Population 10/sq mi density
14,055 ft Elevation 4,284 meters
24°F Avg Temperature -5°C
32.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Sulu

Sulu

Sulu, officially the Province of Sulu ; is a province of the Philippines in the Sulu Archipelago and part of the Zamboanga Peninsula region.

People

Population4,891
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp24°F (-5°C)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation14,055 ft (4,284 m)
Population4,891
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation14,055 ft (4,284 m)
Coordinates32.4994°, 95.2858°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature24°F (-5°C)
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation32.7 inches (831 mm)
Annual Snowfall103.9 inches (264 cm)

About Sulu

Sulu is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 4,891. The city sits at an elevation of 14,055 feet (4,284 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 24°F (-5°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Sulu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 341 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 32.7 inches. The area receives 103.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,055 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average23.9°F
56% below China avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,055 ft (4,284 m)
Area509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates32.4994°N, 95.2858°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below China avg
Snowfall 103.9"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 15, 2023.

Apr 13, 2010 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.9 139 km
Apr 14, 2010 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.1 133 km
Oct 17, 2016 Xizang-Qinghai border region M5.9 58 km
May 29, 2010 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.8 104 km
Jul 19, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 101 km
Jun 3, 2010 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 123 km
Jul 25, 2001 270 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.5 80 km
May 29, 1999 225 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.4 148 km
Jun 26, 2011 186 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.3 62 km
Apr 15, 2000 258 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.2 55 km
Jan 24, 2020 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 60 km
Apr 14, 2010 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 137 km
May 11, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 58 km
Jan 30, 2013 294 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.2 74 km
Jul 17, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 101 km
Jun 3, 2010 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 116 km
Feb 23, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 54 km
Sep 7, 2010 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 129 km
Feb 11, 2003 199 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.1 141 km
Oct 12, 2017 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Churches & Religious Organizations in Sulu

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
རུ་བ་སྨད་མ་དགོན (帐囊寺)

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 Sulu

What is the population of Sulu?

Sulu has a population of 4,891 residents and is located in China. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 509.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sulu?

Sulu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches, with 103.9 inches of snow.

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