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Gonghe County: Gateway to Qinghai's Plateau

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Gonghe County Overview

Location & Administration

Gonghe County, also known as Kungho, is a county within the Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province, China. Its administrative seat is located in the town of Qabqa.

Coordinates: 36ยฐ17โ€ฒ03โ€ณN 100ยฐ37โ€ฒ10โ€ณE

Time Zone: UTC+8 (China Standard Time)

Website: www.gonghe.gov.cn

Area & Density

The county spans a significant area of 16,364 square kilometers (6,318 square miles). This vast territory supports a population of 133,409 residents as of 2020, resulting in a population density of approximately 8.15 persons per square kilometer (21.12 persons per square mile).

Administrative Divisions

Towns and Townships

Gonghe County is structured into distinct administrative units, comprising 7 towns and 4 townships. These divisions manage local governance and services across the county's diverse landscape.

Towns:

  • Qabqa Town (Qiabuqia)
  • Rigmoin Town (Daotanghe)
  • Cai'ngagag Town (Longyangxia)
  • Tanggarma Town (Tanggemu)
  • Danagma Town (Heimahe)
  • Sรชmag Town (Zhรชmag, Zhiunag, Shinaihai)
  • Jangxรช Town (Jangsi, Jiangxigou, Jings)

Townships:

  • Sazhubxi Township
  • Tรชgรช Township (Tiegai, Deegee)
  • รŠrsti Township (Niandi, Irt)
  • Qoijรช Township (Qieji)

Additionally, Gonghe County includes management zones and farms, such as the Hainan Prefecture Green Industry Development Park Management Zone Committee, Tanggarma Farm, Anzhi Farm, and Tiebujia Grassland Improvement Station.

Demographics

Population Composition

As of 2020, Gonghe County is home to 133,409 residents. Historically, the demographic landscape has been diverse. In 2006, Tibetans constituted the majority, making up approximately 55% of the population. Significant minority groups include Han, Hui, and Mongolian peoples, contributing to the region's rich cultural tapestry.

Economic Landscape

Agriculture and Husbandry

Gonghe County's economy is substantially supported by its natural resources. The region is rich in grasslands, which are extensively utilized for animal husbandry. Key agricultural activities include the cultivation of crops such as wheat, barley, peas, potatoes, beans, oilseed, and oats, reflecting the adaptability of agriculture in this high-altitude environment.

Geographical Features

Proximity to Qinghai Lake

Gonghe County is geographically significant due to its location along the shores of the expansive Qinghai Lake, China's largest saltwater lake. This proximity influences the local environment and ecosystem.

Environmental Challenges and Solutions

The grasslands within the county face the persistent risk of desertification. To combat this environmental challenge, concerted efforts are underway, including the planting of new grasslands and forests. These initiatives aim to restore ecological balance and preserve the natural landscape for future generations.

Climate Data

Meteorological Overview

Gonghe County experiences a high-altitude climate, characterized by significant temperature variations and specific precipitation patterns. The data below provides a detailed look at its climate conditions based on normals from 1991-2020 and extremes recorded between 1981-2010.

Climate data for Gonghe County, elevation 2,835 m (9,301 ft), (1991โ€“2020 normals, extremes 1981โ€“2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high ยฐC (ยฐF) 11.8
(53.2) 		16.3
(61.3) 		23.2
(73.8) 		29.8
(85.6) 		27.9
(82.2) 		28.4
(83.1) 		33.7
(92.7) 		32.2
(90.0) 		29.4
(84.9) 		21.5
(70.7) 		15.4
(59.7) 		10.2
(50.4) 		33.7
(92.7)
Mean daily maximum ยฐC (ยฐF) 0.1
(32.2) 		4.3
(39.7) 		9.3
(48.7) 		14.7
(58.5) 		17.9
(64.2) 		20.7
(69.3) 		22.8
(73.0) 		22.5
(72.5) 		18.2
(64.8) 		12.9
(55.2) 		6.9
(44.4) 		1.5
(34.7) 		12.7
(54.8)
Daily mean ยฐC (ยฐF) โˆ’8.4
(16.9) 		โˆ’4.2
(24.4) 		1.3
(34.3) 		7.0
(44.6) 		11.0
(51.8) 		14.3
(57.7) 		16.4
(61.5) 		15.7
(60.3) 		11.4
(52.5) 		5.2
(41.4) 		โˆ’1.9
(28.6) 		โˆ’7.3
(18.9) 		5.0
(41.1)
Mean daily minimum ยฐC (ยฐF) โˆ’14.9
(5.2) 		โˆ’10.9
(12.4) 		โˆ’5.3
(22.5) 		0.3
(32.5) 		4.7
(40.5) 		8.5
(47.3) 		10.7
(51.3) 		10.2
(50.4) 		6.3
(43.3) 		โˆ’0.7
(30.7) 		โˆ’8.2
(17.2) 		โˆ’13.6
(7.5) 		โˆ’1.1
(30.1)
Record low ยฐC (ยฐF) โˆ’25.9
(โˆ’14.6) 		โˆ’23.4
(โˆ’10.1) 		โˆ’18.9
(โˆ’2.0) 		โˆ’12.6
(9.3) 		โˆ’5.4
(22.3) 		โˆ’0.7
(30.7) 		3.1
(37.6) 		1.2
(34.2) 		โˆ’3.4
(25.9) 		โˆ’13.0
(8.6) 		โˆ’23.8
(โˆ’10.8) 		โˆ’24.8
(โˆ’12.6) 		โˆ’25.9
(โˆ’14.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 1.7
(0.07) 		1.8
(0.07) 		5.6
(0.22) 		15.0
(0.59) 		41.2
(1.62) 		57.5
(2.26) 		76.8
(3.02) 		71.3
(2.81) 		48.2
(1.90) 		12.8
(0.50) 		2.3
(0.09) 		1.0
(0.04) 		335.2
(13.19)
Average precipitation days (โ‰ฅ 0.1 mm) 2.4 1.8 3.3 5.0 11.0 14.4 15.5 14.5 13.0 5.3 1.4 1.2 88.8
Average snowy days 3.8 3.3 4.5 4.1 1.3 0 0 0 0.1 2.2 1.9 2.3 23.5
Average relative humidity (%) 43 37 35 38 47 55 60 61 64 55 44 43 49
Mean monthly sunshine hours 229.9 224.4 255.4 261.3 259.4 236.4 246.1 250.2 216.8 243.7 240.8 234.8 2,899.2
Percentage possible sunshine 74 72 68 66 59 54 56 61 59 71 79 78 66

Source: China Meteorological Administration

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