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Yongjian, China

Yunnan · China

Yongjian is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 53,970. Elevation: 5,787 ft (1,764 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

53,970 Population 641/sq mi density
5,787 ft Elevation 1,764 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population53,970
Density641/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation5,787 ft (1,764 m)
Population53,970
Population Density641 / sq mi
Elevation5,787 ft (1,764 m)
Coordinates25.4254°, 100.2124°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (857 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yongjian

Yongjian is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 53,970. The city sits at an elevation of 5,787 feet (1,764 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Yongjian

Yongjian has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jun (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 966 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F -1.7° / 17.7° 20.6
Feb 8.9°C / 48°F -0.4° / 19.5° 27.2
Mar 12.9°C / 55°F 2.9° / 24.6° 13.7
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 5.3° / 26.9° 31.3
May 18.6°C / 65°F 9° / 30° 62.3
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 13° / 29.7° 122.1
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 13.6° / 28.3° 188.0
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 13.7° / 27.5° 245.2
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 11.8° / 25.4° 131.4
Oct 15.6°C / 60°F 8° / 23.9° 84.2
Nov 11.3°C / 52°F 3.2° / 20.8° 24.5
Dec 7.9°C / 46°F -0.5° / 17.2° 15.7
Yongjian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,787 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above China avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,787 ft (1,764 m)
Area84.3 sq mi (218.2 km²)
Population Density641/sq mi
Coordinates25.4254°N, 100.2124°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 4, 2025.

May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 39 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 124 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 88 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 92 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 120 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 137 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 108 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 97 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 95 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 36 km
Jul 9, 2001 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China M5.2 136 km
Aug 14, 1993 105 km NW of Longquan, China M5.2 134 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 86 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 74 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 36 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 73 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 25 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 129 km
Jan 1, 2010 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China M5.0 102 km
Jun 4, 2025 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China M5.0 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE Meteorological 30.0 m 2 78 km
1951 CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES Earthquake 2.0 m 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest
July 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
September 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in

Yongjian has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Yongjian

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
永建镇中心学校
永和中村小学
回辉登女子中阿学校
永济中学
巍山二中
永和小学
翠峰中学
甸中学校
大仓小学
大仓初级中学
柒庄小学
西山小学
红河源中学
永利小学
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Radio Stations near Yongjian

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yongjian

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dali Bai Nationality Autonomous Prefecture Museum
Folk Custom Museum
Ma Ruji Residence
Ma Ruqi Residence
Ma Ruqing Residence
Museum of the Donglianhua Horse Caravan Culture
Weishan Nanzhao Museum
南诏地质博物馆
大理州非物质文化遗产博物馆
太和城遗址历史展厅
洱海科普教育中心

Libraries in Yongjian

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Weishan Library0.0
大理大学图书馆0.0
大理州图书馆0.0
苍山公共图书馆0.0
苍山公共图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Yongjian

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Xīnqiáo Nóngmào Market
兴盛商业城
农贸市场
农贸市场
凤中市场
周末跳蚤市场
周末跳蚤市场
大仓农贸市场
小菜市
小菜市
庙街农贸市场
旧衣市场
水果批发市场
滇纺农贸市场
珠海农贸市场
红河源综合市场
鸿诚广场
龙溪农贸市场
龙溪过渡市场

Hotels in Yongjian

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

荣兴宾馆

Restaurants in Yongjian

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Xi Lian Shan
大拇指饭店
姊妹手工面片馆
思味小吃
怡馨轩酒楼
成都冒菜
果麦
清真饭店
猫府
老黄耙肉饵丝
马金龙麻辣烫

Monuments in Yongjian

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Xiaoweigeng Dadongmen Ruins
字瑛庙
昭忠祠
永济桥

Train Stations in Yongjian

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

五茂林

Bus Stations in Yongjian

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dacang Busstation

Gas Stations in Yongjian

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #11554250422
PetroChina
PetroChina
PetroChina
Sinopec

Stadiums & Teams in Yongjian

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yongjian

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dali Fengyi AirportDLUMedium Airport
Xiangyun Midu Air BaseMedium Airport

Post Offices in Yongjian

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
快邮驿站

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yongjian

37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dacang Temple
Dianzhong Mosque
Donglianhua Mosque
Xiaoweigeng Mosque
三圣庵
三家村清真寺
三府土主庙
上西莲花清真寺
下西莲花清真寺
云净寺
北山土主庙
回辉登清真寺
团山寺
土主庙
大五茂林清真寺
大围埂清真寺
小五茂林清真寺
小山寺
山不就寺
新村清真寺
晏旗厂清真寺
有食文昌宫
永乐万松庵
永利六圣宫
永和无极宫
河底街清真寺
深河清真寺
白土坡文昌宫
白沙村清真寺
祝国寺
箸门口清真寺
红河源龙护寺
营尾村清真寺
西树龙村清真寺
陈姓清真寺
马米厂米姓清真寺
马米厂马姓清真寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yongjian

What is the population of Yongjian?

Yongjian has a population of 53,970 residents and is located in China. The population density is 641 people per square mile, spread across 84.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yongjian?

Yongjian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.

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