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Tashqorghan, China

Xinjiang · China

Tashqorghan is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 8,919. Elevation: 10,180 ft (3,103 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

8,919 Population 924/sq mi density
10,180 ft Elevation 3,103 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
2.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population8,919
Density924/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain2.3 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation10,180 ft (3,103 m)
Population8,919
Population Density924 / sq mi
Elevation10,180 ft (3,103 m)
Coordinates37.7776°, 75.2248°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation2.3 inches (59 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)

About Tashqorghan

Tashqorghan is a small city in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 8,919. The city sits at an elevation of 10,180 feet (3,103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Tashqorghan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,180 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.3°F
33% below China avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,180 ft (3,103 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density924/sq mi
Coordinates37.7776°N, 75.2248°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.3"
94% below China avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 12, 2025.

May 17, 1990 45 km NE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.7 105 km
Sep 1, 2003 112 km SSW of Kashgar, China M5.7 92 km
Aug 6, 2006 111 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.6 63 km
May 10, 2017 131 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.4 17 km
Jan 20, 2017 46 km WSW of Shache, China M5.3 144 km
Dec 24, 1994 46 km N of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.3 147 km
Oct 24, 1991 109 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.2 62 km
Jul 26, 2012 Tajikistan-Xinjiang border region M5.2 122 km
Apr 17, 1999 135 km E of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.1 55 km
Mar 23, 2010 95 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.1 62 km
Mar 23, 2010 97 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 64 km
Sep 30, 1994 115 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 31 km
Nov 23, 1996 76 km W of Shache, China M5.0 120 km
Nov 10, 2017 10 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 127 km
May 10, 2017 143 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 27 km
Aug 4, 1991 107 km ENE of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.0 91 km
Sep 27, 2009 42 km SW of Murghob, Tajikistan M4.9 147 km
Feb 14, 1994 90 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 113 km
Jan 25, 1997 90 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 109 km
Sep 2, 2003 121 km SSW of Kashgar, China M4.9 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.0 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.1 in
April 38°F (4°C) 0.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.0 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.0 in

Tashqorghan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 10°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and November the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tashqorghan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tashkorgan county middle school
Tashkurgan No. 2 Kindergarten
Tashkurgan elementary school
Tashkurgan Central Kindergarten
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Radio Stations near Tashqorghan

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Tashqorghan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Stone Town Relics Museum
Tashkurgan Museum

Hotels in Tashqorghan

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ben Lei Xin Hotel
Crown Inn
Jincaotan Holiday Hotel
K2 Hotsprings Hotel
Qianhai International Hotel
功德宾馆
小马旅馆
石头城宾馆

Cafes in Tashqorghan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bubble Tea

Theatres in Tashqorghan

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

葱岭演艺中心

Bus Stations in Tashqorghan

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus to Sost, Pakistan
Chinese bus to Pakistan
International Bus Station to Sost
Taxkorgan Coach Terminal

Gas Stations in Tashqorghan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #13144520888
Petro China Station
中国石油

Banks in Tashqorghan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Bank of China

Airports Near Tashqorghan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tashikuergan Hongqilafu AirportHQLMedium Airport

Post Offices in Tashqorghan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
China Post

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Urumqi

🇨🇳 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 Tashqorghan

What is the population of Tashqorghan?

Tashqorghan has a population of 8,919 residents and is located in China. The population density is 924 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tashqorghan?

Tashqorghan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.3 inches.

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