Location & Surroundings
Gaolou is a town in Chongqing, China with 6,364 inhabitants, at 233 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shaoyun, 7 km to the south. The national capital Beijing is about 1450 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Dazu, 50 km away.
Also known as: 高楼 · 高楼镇 · Gaolou Zhen
Overview
Gaolou Town is a town of China.
It is located in Tongliang District, People's Republic of China.
Basic Data
- Country People's Republic of China
- Located in Tongliang District
- Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)
Geography
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Coordinates
30° 2' 52" N, 105° 58' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 233 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Population 6,364
- Pop. Density 1,368 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:26
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Alternate Names
zh
高楼
zh
高楼镇
Weather in Gaolou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaolou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 201 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.18 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.1 | 0.7 | 316 | 86 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 0.9 | 290 | 69 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 200.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 42 | 77 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 162.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 46 | 88 | 1,010.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.2 | 7 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.14 / 0.18 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 6 | 90 | 1,011.5 | 0.92 / 1.11 | 100 | 36.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 22 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 100 | 14.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 3.9 | 345 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.7 | 3.1 | 7 | 83 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 2.6 | 350 | 82 | 1,016.6 | 0.32 / 0.41 | 100 | 39.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 0.7 | 343 | 85 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 15.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 0.3 | 88 | 90 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.0 | 0.2 | 193 | 90 | 1,017.7 | 0.03 / 0.13 | 99 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaolou?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 201 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gaolou today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Gaolou?
Local time is 15:26. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Gaolou?
Gaolou is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Gaolou?
Population about 6,364.
What is the elevation of Gaolou?
DEM 233 m.
Where is Gaolou located?
It is at 30.04767, 105.97921 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaolou in?
It is in China.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry