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Wanxian, China

Chongqing · China

Wanxian is a major city in Chongqing, China with a population of 859,662. Elevation: 761 ft (232 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

859,662 Population 676,899/sq mi density
761 ft Elevation 232 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
50.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population859,662
Density676,899/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Population859,662
Population Density676,899 / sq mi
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Coordinates30.8160°, 108.3741°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.7 inches (1,287 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wanxian

Wanxian is a major city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 859,662. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Wanxian

Wanxian has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1424 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F -2.8° / 15° 24.7
Feb 7.7°C / 46°F -0° / 18.8° 23.2
Mar 13.2°C / 56°F 3.1° / 26.5° 75.6
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 8° / 29.4° 130.5
May 20.9°C / 70°F 10.8° / 31.1° 139.7
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 15.8° / 32.8° 206.5
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 18.6° / 34° 260.6
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 18.7° / 34.6° 174.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 14.6° / 31.9° 176.7
Oct 17°C / 63°F 8.2° / 27.7° 144.4
Nov 12°C / 54°F 1.1° / 23.3° 53.6
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F -2.4° / 16.1° 13.8
Wanxian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above China avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density676,899/sq mi
Coordinates30.8160°N, 108.3741°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 16, 2025 37 km WSW of Bishan, China M4.5 124 km
Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 76 km
Aug 11, 2016 68 km N of Fuling, China M4.4 118 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 66 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 108 km
Dec 5, 1993 72 km ENE of Fuling, China M4.3 95 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 81 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 48 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m 150 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in

Wanxian has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Wanxian

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
重庆市万州第二高级中学(高中部)
重庆市万州第三中学
电报路小学
望江小学
鸡公岭小学
重庆市万州第二高级中学(初中部)
重庆幼儿师范高等专科学校
万州外国语学校
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Museums in Wanxian

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Wanzhou Three Gorges Science and Technology Museum
Wanzhou Three Gorges Science and Technology Museum

Farmers Markets in Wanxian

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
万州国际汽车机电建材城

Hotels in Wanxian

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chongqing Wanzhou

Restaurants in Wanxian

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Hut
小桃园

Bus Stations in Wanxian

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

国本路长途车站

Shopping Malls in Wanxian

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

摩登・星乐荟
重百万州商场

Stadiums & Teams in Wanxian

TeamLeagueDivision
Wanzhou Pailou Sports Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Wanxian

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
石柱天山滑雪场 0.0 $0
云阳龙缸滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Wanxian

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liangping AirportLIASmall Airport
Wanzhou Wuqiao AirportWXNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wanxian

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
圣母无原罪堂

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Wanxian

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 2
Supermarkets 2
Parks 11

🇨🇳 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 Wanxian

What is the population of Wanxian?

Wanxian has a population of 859,662 residents and is located in China. The population density is 676,899 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wanxian?

Wanxian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.7 inches.

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