Thang, India
Ladakh · India
Thang is a small town in Ladakh, India with a population of 1,622. Elevation: 12,762 ft (3,890 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-0°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Thang
Thang is a small village in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is in the historical Chorbat region of Baltistan, divided between India and Pakistan by the 1972 Line of Control. Thang is part of the Nubra tehsil and the Turtuk community development block. It is twinned with the village of Frano, Gilgit-Baltistan.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,622 |
| Elevation | 12,762 ft (3,890 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9274°, 76.7934° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Ladakh |
| Average Temperature | 31°F (-0°C) |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.5 inches (90 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.0 inches (5 cm) |
About Thang
Thang is a small town in India (Ladakh) with a population of 1,622. The city sits at an elevation of 12,762 feet (3,890 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 31.1°F |
| 42% below India avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,762 ft (3,890 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9274°N, 76.7934°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in |
Thang has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 5°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.5") and November the driest (0.1").
Schools in Thang
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govt primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Govt primary school raichan farool | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Thang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Heritage House anh Museum | ||||
| King's palace | ||||
| Turtuk heritage house & museum | ||||
| Turtuk traditional house museum |
Hotels in Thang
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Thang
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Thang
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Thang
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kargil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Thoise Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thang
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Turtuk Yul Old Mosque |
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What is the population of Thang?
Thang has a population of 1,622 residents and is located in India..
What is the weather like in Thang?
Thang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 3.5 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.
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