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Tanjiang, China

Guangdong · China

Tanjiang is a small city in Guangdong, China with a population of 14,664. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

14,664 Population 2/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
56.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Tanjiang

Tanjiang is a town located in Fengshun County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, China. As of 2018, it has one residential community and 18 villages under its administration.

People

Population14,664
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain56.3 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population14,664
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates24.0982°, 116.5216°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangdong
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation56.3 inches (1,430 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanjiang

Tanjiang is a small city in China (Guangdong) with a population of 14,664. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Tanjiang

Tanjiang has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1665 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.6°C / 56°F -0.2° / 27.2° 27.8
Feb 15.5°C / 60°F 3.9° / 28.2° 84.0
Mar 18.7°C / 66°F 7.6° / 31° 149.3
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 9.9° / 32.1° 209.2
May 24.3°C / 76°F 15.2° / 33.5° 234.7
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 20.5° / 32.7° 304.5
Jul 27.5°C / 81°F 22.4° / 34.7° 169.6
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 21.8° / 34.2° 216.4
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 19° / 34.6° 148.6
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 13.4° / 33.4° 46.1
Nov 19.6°C / 67°F 7.2° / 31.7° 50.1
Dec 14°C / 57°F 0.1° / 27.4° 24.8
Tanjiang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 266 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 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above China avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area6,125.3 sq mi (15,864.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates24.0982°N, 116.5216°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Nov 12, 1995.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 113 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 79 km
May 16, 1991 24 km ESE of Haimen, China M3.9 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

49 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Podul (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 1 245 km
2023 Saola Category 4 247 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 270 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 228 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 120 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 164 km
2016 Haima Category 1 217 km
2016 Nida Category 1 246 km
2015 Dujuan Category 1 232 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 146 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 172 km
2012 Tembin Category 1 239 km
2010 Megi Category 2 169 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 105 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 232 km
2009 Molave Category 1 207 km
2009 Linfa Category 1 233 km
2007 Sepat Category 1 263 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 89 km
2005 Longwang Category 2 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 GUANGDONG PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 2,000 96 km
1640 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
February 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 62°F (16°C) 4.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 6.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in Driest

Tanjiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 57°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Tanjiang

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
潭江中学
潭江中心小学
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Radio Stations near Tanjiang

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
广东新闻广播 news MP3
潮州交通音乐广播 lifestyle, music MP3

Museums in Tanjiang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tin Ka Ping Museum

Gas Stations in Tanjiang

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #10002671987

Airports Near Tanjiang

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jieyang Chaoshan International AirportSWALarge Airport
Meizhou Meixian Changgangji International AirportMXZSmall Airport
Shantou Waisha AirportSmall Airport

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 Tanjiang

What is the population of Tanjiang?

Tanjiang has a population of 14,664 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 6,125.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanjiang?

Tanjiang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches.

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