Basuo
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Basuo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Basuo are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 24–25°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and August the wettest (about 238 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1 | 17.0 | 19 | 8.6 |
| February | 25.0 | 17.6 | 16 | 9.4 |
| March | 28.0 | 20.8 | 25 | 10.4 |
| April | 30.7 | 24.1 | 33 | 11.0 |
| May | 32.0 | 26.4 | 96 | 11.1 |
| June | 32.3 | 27.9 | 109 | 10.7 |
| July | 31.7 | 27.2 | 194 | 10.2 |
| August | 31.1 | 27.0 | 238 | 9.2 |
| September | 30.6 | 25.8 | 165 | 9.3 |
| October | 29.2 | 23.8 | 199 | 8.9 |
| November | 27.6 | 21.4 | 45 | 9.8 |
| December | 24.6 | 18.0 | 12 | 8.9 |
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- Documented history · 1950
Basuo was one of the landing zones of communist forces during the Landing Operation on Hainan Island at the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1950.
- Landing Operation on Hainan Island (1950)
Basuo was one of the landing zones of communist forces during the Landing Operation on Hainan Island at the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1950.
- Landing Operation on Hainan Island
Basuo was one of the landing zones of communist forces during the Landing Operation on Hainan Island at the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1950.
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01 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Basuo
Basuo's Industrial Economy and Practical Navigation
Basuo is a town situated on the west coast of Hainan Province in China and serves as the administrative center of the county-level city of Dongfang. The town operates with a population of 444,458 residents within the Asia/Shanghai time zone and utilizes CNY currency, with languages spoken including zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, and za.
The present-day economy of Basuo centers significantly around maritime trade and industrial logistics anchored by Basuo Port, which functions as both a fishing and commercial facility operating under the UN/LOCODE CNBAS. Historically, the port established its economic role as the primary outlet for the Shilu iron-ore mine beginning in the early 1940s, supported by rail connections that have since evolved into standard gauge integration with the Hainan Western Ring Railway.
Static safety writing cannot provide comprehensive risk assessments, and local evidence regarding current security conditions, crime rates, healthcare quality, or policing is unavailable in the permanent record. Travelers and researchers must verify safety and practical details through official channels, municipal administrative offices, or local sources. Readers should consult the dated live layer and use current local calculators for real-time advisories.
For further geographical and historical background, consult the Basuo Wikipedia article and the GeoNames record for Basuo.
02 · OverviewBasuo, in brief
Overview
Basuo is a town situated on the west coast of Hainan Province, China. Serving as the administrative center of the county-level city of Dongfang, Basuo functions as Dongfang's main urban area and appears on less-detailed maps represented by a circle labeled Dongfang.
Operating within the Asia/Shanghai timezone, the municipality records a population of 444,458 residents. The local economy relies on the infrastructure surrounding Basuo Port, a combined fishing and commercial port registered under the UN/LOCODE CNBAS. Historically, the port functions as the primary shipping outlet for the Shilu iron-ore mine, an industrial role established in the early 1940s when the port was first linked to Shilu by a narrow-gauge railway. Over subsequent decades, that original railway underwent conversion to a standard gauge system and now operates as part of the Hainan Western Ring Railway.
The settlement holds a specific place in modern military history as one of the designated landing zones utilized by communist forces during the Landing Operation on Hainan Island, which took place at the conclusion of the Chinese Civil War in 1950. Administrative governance for Basuo operates under the jurisdiction of Hainan, utilizing the CNY currency. Residents within the area communicate in multiple languages and dialects, specifically including zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, and za.
Geographically positioned at latitude 19.10267 and longitude 108.66565, the town coordinates industrial logistics, maritime trade, and coastal fishing operations. Further documentation and geographic details concerning the settlement are maintained through records such as the GeoNames record for Basuo and the encyclopedic entry available at Basuo.
Frequently Asked Questions about Basuo
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01 · Q&AWhere is Basuo located and what are its coordinates?
Basuo is situated in China at geographic coordinates 19.1027, 108.6656, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Basuo?
Basuo has a recorded population of approximately 444,458 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Basuo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Basuo include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Basuo?
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