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Tumen, China
Gansu · China
Tumen is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 13,487. Elevation: 5,312 ft (1,619 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tumen
Tumen is a county-level city in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, eastern Jilin province, Northeast China. Of its 136,000 inhabitants, approximately 78,000 are of Korean descent. The two official languages are Chinese and Korean. Tumen is separated from Namyang of North Hamgyong province of North Korea by the Tumen River. Due to this proximity, many North Koreans escaping North Korea pass through Tumen. Tumen is also the location of a large detention center for captured North Koreans awaiting deportation. Tumen has two major food markets, the South Market and the North Market, where most of the residents purchase their food. Packaged foods and meats are usually sold inside the building, and vegetables are sold outside. There are six elementary schools, with three Korean schools, and three Chinese schools.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,487 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,312 ft (1,619 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7664°, 105.8783° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Gansu |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.0 inches (610 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.6 inches (2 cm) |
About Tumen
Tumen is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 13,487. The city sits at an elevation of 5,312 feet (1,619 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Tumen
Tumen has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below China avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,312 ft (1,619 m) |
| Area | 815.7 sq mi (2,112.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7664°N, 105.8783°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Tumen has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.2").
Museums in Tumen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadiwan museum | ||||
| Tianshui City Museum | ||||
| Tianshui City Museum | ||||
| Tianshui Museum of Industry | ||||
| Tianshui Museum of Industry | ||||
| 万寿宫 | ||||
| 万寿宫 | ||||
| 农耕博物馆 | ||||
| 农耕博物馆 | ||||
| 岷山博物馆 | ||||
| 岷山博物馆 | ||||
| 钱币博物馆 | ||||
| 钱币博物馆 | ||||
| 龙园 |
Libraries in Tumen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 天水市图书馆 | 0.0 | |||||
| 天水市图书馆 | 0.0 | |||||
| 天水师院图书馆 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tumen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frienship Road | |||||
| 七里墩菜市场 | |||||
| 万鲜洲鱼府 | |||||
| 兴盛家居建材城 | |||||
| 天水水果和菜市场 | |||||
| 建新建材市场 | |||||
| 绿色市场 |
Stadiums & Teams in Tumen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Tianshui Sports Centre Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Tumen
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 麦积山滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tumen
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tianshui Maijishan Airport | THQ | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tumen
What is the population of Tumen?
Tumen has a population of 13,487 residents and is located in China. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 815.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tumen?
Tumen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.0 inches.