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Tawa, China

Qinghai · China

Tawa is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 4,355. Elevation: 10,774 ft (3,284 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,355 Population 11/sq mi density
10,774 ft Elevation 3,284 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population4,355
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation10,774 ft (3,284 m)
Population4,355
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation10,774 ft (3,284 m)
Coordinates35.4945°, 102.2812°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (732 mm)
Annual Snowfall73.9 inches (188 cm)

About Tawa

Tawa is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 4,355. The city sits at an elevation of 10,774 feet (3,284 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Tawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 304 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 73.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,774 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average33.6°F
38% below China avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,774 ft (3,284 m)
Area385.9 sq mi (999.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates35.4945°N, 102.2812°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below China avg
Snowfall 73.9"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 24, 2021.

Jul 21, 1995 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M5.6 128 km
Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 124 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 112 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 65 km
Oct 21, 2001 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China M4.7 133 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 120 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 130 km
Oct 21, 1995 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M4.4 122 km
Oct 15, 2017 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.3 106 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 131 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 128 km
Jul 22, 1995 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China M4.2 134 km
Mar 4, 2008 29 km SSW of Lanzhou, China M4.0 133 km
Jul 21, 1995 63 km NW of Lanzhou, China M3.5 142 km
Dec 19, 1996 79 km WSW of Xining, China M3.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Museums in Tawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Museum
Art museum
热贡艺术博物馆

Airports Near Tawa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gannan Xiahe AirportGXHMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tawa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gartsé Monastery

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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What is the population of Tawa?

Tawa has a population of 4,355 residents and is located in China. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 385.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tawa?

Tawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches, with 73.9 inches of snow.

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