Tunchang County

"Tunchang" redirects here; not to be confused with the seat of the county, Tuncheng.

Tunchang County is a county in the Hainan Province of People's Republic of China. Covering approximately 1,240 km² (480 sq mi), it is centrally located within the Hainan province and bridges the province’s northern plains and central highlands. The administrative seat lies at Tuncheng. As of 2022, it had a population of about 308,000 inhabitants. The terrain is marked by low hills and fertile farmland. The economy is centered on agriculture and rural tourism.

Tunchang 屯昌县
County
Town of Tuncheng
Location in Hainan
Coordinates: 19°21′58″N 110°9′54″E
Country	People's Republic of China
Province	Hainan
Area
• Total	1,240 km2 (480 sq mi)
Population  (2022)
• Total	308,000
• Density	248/km2 (643/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (China standard time)

Geography

Tunchang is a county in the Hainan Province of People's Republic of China. Covering approximately 1,240 km² (480 sq mi), it is located in north-central Hainan and bridges the province’s northern plains and mountainous central and southern highlands.^[1][2] Slowly ascending from the northern plains, the region reaches elevations of up to 400 m (1,300 ft) towards the hills in the south. This varied terrain contributes to diverse landscapes, including agricultural land and forested slopes.^[2]

Tunchang has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am).

Climate data for Tunchang, elevation 118 m (387 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	33.5 (92.3)	36.3 (97.3)	36.8 (98.2)	39.3 (102.7)	39.1 (102.4)	38.2 (100.8)	39.5 (103.1)	37.2 (99.0)	36.8 (98.2)	35.2 (95.4)	34.1 (93.4)	32.0 (89.6)	39.5 (103.1)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	22.6 (72.7)	24.7 (76.5)	28.1 (82.6)	31.1 (88.0)	33.2 (91.8)	33.9 (93.0)	33.6 (92.5)	32.9 (91.2)	31.4 (88.5)	29.2 (84.6)	26.5 (79.7)	23.0 (73.4)	29.2 (84.5)
Daily mean °C (°F)	18.2 (64.8)	19.9 (67.8)	22.9 (73.2)	25.8 (78.4)	27.6 (81.7)	28.6 (83.5)	28.4 (83.1)	27.7 (81.9)	26.6 (79.9)	24.8 (76.6)	22.4 (72.3)	19.1 (66.4)	24.3 (75.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	15.4 (59.7)	16.9 (62.4)	19.6 (67.3)	22.4 (72.3)	24.2 (75.6)	25.3 (77.5)	25.1 (77.2)	24.6 (76.3)	23.9 (75.0)	22.1 (71.8)	19.8 (67.6)	16.6 (61.9)	21.3 (70.4)
Record low °C (°F)	4.8 (40.6)	5.4 (41.7)	5.9 (42.6)	14.0 (57.2)	15.5 (59.9)	20.0 (68.0)	21.3 (70.3)	19.5 (67.1)	18.3 (64.9)	12.7 (54.9)	9.3 (48.7)	3.8 (38.8)	3.8 (38.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	30.1 (1.19)	37.6 (1.48)	44.5 (1.75)	115.5 (4.55)	263.3 (10.37)	192.5 (7.58)	220.6 (8.69)	321.5 (12.66)	354.7 (13.96)	361.0 (14.21)	108.1 (4.26)	66.5 (2.62)	2,115.9 (83.32)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)	11.0	10.6	10.5	12.5	17.7	16.5	16.2	19.2	18.5	14.5	11.5	12.2	170.9
Average relative humidity (%)	86	84	81	80	80	78	79	83	85	84	84	84	82
Mean monthly sunshine hours	100.9	112.4	154.1	180.9	206.3	212.8	223.7	197.7	157.5	147.6	114.9	87.1	1,895.9
Percentage possible sunshine	29	35	41	48	51	54	55	50	43	41	34	26	42
Source: China Meteorological Administration[3][4]

Demographics and economy

The population in 2022 was approximately 308,038, slightly down from 308,460 in 2021. The demographics reflect rural-to-urban migration, with population peaking at 313,500 in 2013, then varying through the decade.^[5]

Agriculture dominates the economy with principal outputs including tropical fruit such as mango and lychee, dehong wood, rubber, and rice.^[2] There are about six rural tourism sites in Tunchang and forms part of developing local tourism.^[6] Eco-cultural tourism which links nature, ethnic heritage, and rural experiences, is on the rise.^[7]

Local culture is rooted in traditional agricultural life, with customs shaped by seasonal fruit harvesting and rural community rituals. ^[2] The county includes Li ethnic minority villages; Li cultural crafts—such as rattan weaving and plant-dye textiles—are showcased in local tourism.^[8]

See also

• List of administrative divisions of Hainan