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Yiwa, China

Gansu · China

Yiwa is a small town in Gansu, China with a population of 4,719. Elevation: 8,330 ft (2,539 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,719 Population 22/sq mi density
8,330 ft Elevation 2,539 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population4,719
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation8,330 ft (2,539 m)
Population4,719
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation8,330 ft (2,539 m)
Coordinates34.1374°, 103.1689°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (635 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)

About Yiwa

Yiwa is a small town in China (Gansu) with a population of 4,719. The city sits at an elevation of 8,330 feet (2,539 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Yiwa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,330 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below China avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,330 ft (2,539 m)
Area219.4 sq mi (568.3 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates34.1374°N, 103.1689°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below China avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 8, 2017 168 km SW of Mawu, China M6.5 123 km
Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 109 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 102 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 83 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 87 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 121 km
Aug 9, 2017 165 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 113 km
Aug 9, 2017 166 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 116 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 124 km
Nov 6, 2017 176 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 116 km
Jan 19, 2025 60 km ESE of Cairima, China M4.7 120 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 62 km
May 8, 1995 172 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 98 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 137 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 119 km
Aug 8, 2017 168 km NNW of Jiangyou, China M4.7 133 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 70 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 13 km
Aug 9, 2017 153 km SW of Mawu, China M4.6 110 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.2 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
October 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.0 in Driest

Yiwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 18°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Yiwa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
铁布藏文中学 - - - -
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Hotels in Yiwa

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

云境欢朋酒店
初遇观景民宿
归隐康宅
牧马人驿站
迭部
迭部攝影人家住宿
迭部雅克
雯当姆半山民宿
高原农家乐

Bus Stations in Yiwa

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

观光车一线天总站
观光车乘车点(一线天方向)

Airports Near Yiwa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gannan Xiahe AirportGXHMedium Airport

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Yiwa

What is the population of Yiwa?

Yiwa has a population of 4,719 residents and is located in China. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 219.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yiwa?

Yiwa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

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