Zhamao, China

Qinghai · China

Zhamao is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 4,364. Elevation: 9,321 ft (2,841 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,364 Population
9,321 ft Elevation 2,841 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
25.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Zhamao

Zhamao Township is a township in Tongren County, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China. In 2010, Zhamao Township had a total population of 4,364: 2,205 males and 2,159 females: 1,228 aged under 14, 2,873 aged between 15 and 65 and 263 aged over 65.

People

Population4,364

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation9,321 ft (2,841 m)
Population4,364
Elevation9,321 ft (2,841 m)
Coordinates35.3443°, 101.9001°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.3 inches (642 mm)
Annual Snowfall34.3 inches (87 cm)

About Zhamao

Zhamao is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 4,364. The city sits at an elevation of 9,321 feet (2,841 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Zhamao has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,321 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below China avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation9,321 ft (2,841 m)
Coordinates35.3443°N, 101.9001°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below China avg
Snowfall 34.3"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 24, 2021.

Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 91 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 135 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 35 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 103 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 125 km
Oct 15, 2017 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.3 138 km
Jun 10, 2011 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 150 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 96 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 103 km
Aug 12, 1998 218 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.0 150 km
Dec 19, 1996 79 km WSW of Xining, China M3.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Museums in Zhamao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Museum
Art museum
热贡艺术博物馆
热贡艺术博物馆

Libraries in Zhamao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Rebkong Library0.0

Airports Near Zhamao

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gannan Xiahe AirportGXHMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zhamao

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dechen Jampa Ling

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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Zhamao has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.3 inches, with 34.3 inches of snow.

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