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

1,622 Population
12,762 ft Elevation 3,890 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -0°C
3.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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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

Population1,622

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-0°C)
Rain3.5 in/yr
Elevation12,762 ft (3,890 m)
Population1,622
Elevation12,762 ft (3,890 m)
Coordinates34.9274°, 76.7934°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceLadakh
Average Temperature31°F (-0°C)
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation3.5 inches (90 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 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.

Thang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,762 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average31.1°F
42% below India avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation12,762 ft (3,890 m)
Coordinates34.9274°N, 76.7934°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.5"
91% below India avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.47"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 1, 2025.

Nov 19, 1996 130 km ENE of Thang, India M6.9 130 km
Oct 21, 2013 52 km NNE of Thang, India M5.4 53 km
Oct 20, 2013 108 km NNE of Thang, India M5.4 109 km
Jun 19, 2000 Kashmir-Xinjiang border region M5.4 69 km
Dec 6, 2009 107 km NNE of Thang, India M5.2 107 km
Apr 8, 1993 112 km NE of Thang, India M5.2 112 km
Jun 15, 1993 119 km NE of Thang, India M5.0 119 km
Nov 19, 1996 101 km ENE of Thang, India M5.0 102 km
Sep 15, 2022 139 km NE of Thang, India M4.9 139 km
Jun 8, 2022 Kashmir-Xinjiang border region M4.9 149 km
Nov 19, 1996 89 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 89 km
Jun 28, 2021 60 km ENE of Leh, India M4.8 149 km
Jan 27, 2001 139 km NNE of Thang, India M4.8 140 km
Nov 21, 1996 124 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 124 km
Jan 13, 1998 145 km ENE of Thang, India M4.7 145 km
Feb 15, 2015 15 km SSE of Kargil, India M4.7 77 km
Mar 13, 2010 47 km NE of Pahlg?m, India M4.7 122 km
May 27, 1997 eastern Kashmir M4.7 121 km
Oct 13, 2000 81 km ENE of Thang, India M4.7 81 km
Mar 24, 1997 Kashmir-Xinjiang border region M4.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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Schools in Thang

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Govt primary school - - - -
Govt primary school raichan farool - - - -
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Museums in Thang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

kharmang guesthouse

Restaurants in Thang

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashoor guest house & restaurant
Balti Kitchen
Begums Kitchen Organic Balti
Karpo
Nomad Hunger Cafe & Restaurant
Rustic Edge Restaurant
Selmo
Stream edge
The turtuk kitchen

Cafes in Thang

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe with swimming pool
Friend's
Hillrock café
Stream View
The karims cafe
Women's Café
Wooden bridge Café turtuk
Yul

Airports Near Thang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kargil Airport-Small Airport
Thoise Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thang

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Turtuk Yul Old Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Thang has a population of 1,622 residents and is located in India..

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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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