Location & Surroundings
Shawan is a town in Gansu, China with 21,551 inhabitants, at 1,489 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lianghekou, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Beijing is about 1265 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport, about 120 km away.
Also known as: 沙湾 · 沙湾镇 · Shawan Zhen
Overview
Shawan is town in Tanchang, Longnan, Gansu, China — ZH 中国甘肃省陇南市宕昌县下辖的镇.
It is located in Tanchang County, People's Republic of China.
The population is about 21,551.
Basic Data
- Country People's Republic of China
- Located in Tanchang County
- Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 37' 38" N, 104° 33' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1489 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Population 21,551
- Pop. Density 85 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:20
- Sunrise 07:31
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 10 h 29 min
Alternate Names
zh
沙湾
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沙湾镇
Weather in Shawan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shawan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 3.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 88 W/m2.
Temperature
3.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.26 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 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 122 | 87 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.7 | 1.6 | 121 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.4 | 1.0 | 83 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 94 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.6 | 2.3 | 53 | 84 | 1,016.5 | 0.09 / 0.28 | 100 | 88.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.9 | 1.2 | 49 | 88 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 27.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.5 | 1.2 | 78 | 90 | 1,019.0 | 1.33 / 1.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.1 | 1.5 | 40 | 92 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.5 | 2.2 | 14 | 68 | 1,017.0 | 0.05 / 0.87 | 100 | 269.4 | n/a |
| Monday | -0.9 | 0.9 | 63 | 84 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 98 | 130.3 | n/a |
| 54h | -2.6 | 1.3 | 269 | 87 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -2.0 | 1.5 | 291 | 80 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.2 | 2.6 | 77 | 56 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 421.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -0.7 | 2.8 | 44 | 92 | 1,031.2 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 100 | 141.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shawan?
Now 3.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.9 to 3.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 88 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shawan today?
Sunrise around 07:31 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 10h 29m.
What is the local time in Shawan?
Local time is 08:20. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Shawan?
Shawan is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Shawan?
Population about 21,551.
What is the elevation of Shawan?
DEM 1,489 m.
Where is Shawan located?
It is at 33.62736, 104.56370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shawan in?
It is in China.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry