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Tacheng, China

Xinjiang · China

Tacheng is a large city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 161,037. Elevation: 1,791 ft (546 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

161,037 Population 104/sq mi density
1,791 ft Elevation 546 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
9.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population161,037
Density104/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain9.4 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Population161,037
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Coordinates46.7454°, 82.9585°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation9.4 inches (239 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)

About Tacheng

Tacheng is a large city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 161,037. The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet (546 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Climate in Tacheng

Tacheng has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 289 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 21.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 15.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 17.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 23.8
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 30.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 25.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 34.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 13.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 31.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 34.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 28.8
Tacheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below China avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Area1,541.3 sq mi (3,991.9 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates46.7454°N, 82.9585°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.4"
75% below China avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 22, 2025.

Feb 1, 2019 117 km SSW of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M5.3 32 km
Jul 12, 1998 99 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M5.2 109 km
Feb 13, 2009 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.0 118 km
Apr 22, 2011 30 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.9 140 km
Apr 20, 2008 Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M4.9 80 km
Nov 6, 1997 85 km NNE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.7 135 km
Nov 9, 1999 54 km ENE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.7 81 km
May 21, 2018 97 km S of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.6 103 km
Feb 20, 2004 Eastern Kazakhstan M4.6 85 km
Jun 19, 1990 94 km NE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.6 91 km
Jun 28, 2000 110 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M4.6 115 km
Apr 17, 1997 95 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M4.4 104 km
Dec 6, 2009 42 km SE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.3 71 km
Apr 23, 2011 28 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.3 142 km
Apr 22, 2025 29 km N of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.3 142 km
May 15, 2018 83 km NE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M4.3 118 km
Aug 2, 2015 90 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.2 80 km
Aug 19, 2004 41 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M4.2 128 km
Mar 11, 2005 93 km E of Urzhar, Kazakhstan M3.9 37 km
Feb 6, 1998 83 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan M3.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in

Tacheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Tacheng

Institution Type Founded Website
塔城地区师范学校 College - ,

Schools in Tacheng

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
塔城市第一中学 - - - -
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Museums in Tacheng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
塔城地区文化馆
塔城地区新时代文明实践中心
塔城市手风琴馆
塔城红楼博物馆
新疆塔城锡伯族博物馆

Libraries in Tacheng

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
塔城地区图书馆0.0

Hotels in Tacheng

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Diqu Binguan
塔城地区迎宾馆

Restaurants in Tacheng

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

伊万大叔餐吧

Train Stations in Tacheng

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tacheng

Bus Stations in Tacheng

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Bus
CN #890775877

Airports Near Tacheng

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tacheng Qianquan AirportTCGSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Urumqi

Around Tacheng

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 1
Museums 3
Hotels 2
Libraries 1
Parks 5

🇨🇳 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 Tacheng

What is the population of Tacheng?

Tacheng has a population of 161,037 residents and is located in China. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 1,541.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tacheng?

Tacheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.4 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

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