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Largest Cities in Yunnan

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Yunnan

1 Kunming 3,855,346
2 Qujing 1,408,500
3 Baoshan 935,618
4 Zhaotong 787,845
5 Mengzi 595,100
6 Chuxiong 555,081
7 Jianshui 490,000
8 Wenshan City 450,000
9 Lincang 323,708
10 Simao 296,565
11 Longling County 270,000
12 Dali 235,305
13 Lijiang 211,151
14 Jinghong 205,523
15 Kaiyuan 198,423
16 Lushui 197,000
17 Shangri-La 186,400
18 Ning’er 162,711
19 Gejiu 136,135
20 Majie 131,696
21 Tengyue 127,133
22 Xiangcheng 121,959
23 Haikou 112,644
24 Mengmao 112,578
25 Anning 106,795
26 Yuxi 103,829
27 Shuifu 102,143
28 Menghuan 99,970
29 Jinniu 96,883
30 Yunnanyi 93,671
31 Zhongshu 91,750
32 Longquan 91,534
33 Micheng 89,144
34 Menglang 86,877
35 Dali Old Town 82,566
36 Yingjiang 80,481
37 Miyang 72,485
38 Fengping 69,586
39 Jietou 65,843
40 Longshan 65,192
41 Kaihua 64,404
42 Mabai 63,569
43 Liuku 63,013
44 Miaojie 62,540
45 Fengyi 61,890
46 Yongbei 60,099
47 Sanchuan 56,345
48 Zibihu 56,246
49 Bonan 55,685
50 Shilin 55,000
51 Yongjian 53,970
52 Xiazhuang 53,954
53 Jinding 53,667
54 Jinhua 53,523
55 Zhangfeng 53,370
56 Yousuo 53,233
57 Daxing 52,568
58 Zhongxin 51,866
59 Zhefang 51,477
60 Nanjian 50,083
61 Qianliu 48,090
62 Mangshi 46,353
63 Gudong 45,528
64 Nongzhang 45,270
65 Hekou 44,998
66 Shangyun 44,918
67 Qushi 42,380
68 Mingguang 40,221
69 Chenghai 39,766
70 Mangbang 39,273
71 Zhonghe 37,682
72 Yingpan 37,406
73 Qina 36,823
74 Zhutang 35,766
75 Taoyuan 34,655
76 Wuhe 32,858
77 Rongjiang 32,291
78 Shunzhou 32,074
79 Mengla 30,296
80 Shangpa 30,129
81 Taiping 30,032
82 Nuozhadu 29,703
83 Ruidian 28,612
84 Yinqiao Zhen 28,002
85 Houqiao 27,965
86 Mazhan 27,373
87 Puchuan 27,049
88 Renhe 24,903
89 Hehua 24,814
90 Pianjiao 24,575
91 Nanling 24,059
92 Zhanhe 23,854
93 Jiuhe 23,680
94 Beihai 22,668
95 Meng’a 22,540
96 Fubang 21,828
97 Judian 21,368
98 Haidong Zhen 21,274
99 Xinyingpan 21,008
100 Shigu 21,006

The largest cities in Yunnan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kunming leads with a population of 3,855,346, followed by Qujing and Baoshan. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 29 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Kunming's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 29 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 55,000 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 7,582,409.

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