Largest Cities in Yunnan

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Yunnan Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Yunnan

1 Kunming 8,460,088
2 Qujing 5,765,775
3 Zhaotong 5,092,611
4 Baoshan 2,431,211
5 Yuxi 2,249,502
6 Lijiang 1,253,878
7 Liancheng 771,948
8 Dali 660,300
9 Jinghong 642,737
10 Tengyue 642,481
11 Chuxiong 631,530
12 Mengzi 595,100
13 Wenlan 585,976
14 Lin’an 534,205
15 Jianshui 490,000
16 Wenshan City 450,000
17 Menglang 441,455
18 Mangshi 439,931
19 Gejiu 419,314
20 Simao 416,188
21 Lincang 323,708
22 Kaiyuan 323,031
23 Mabai 318,704
24 Yingjiang 292,508
25 Longling County 270,000
26 Mengmao 267,638
27 Guishan 262,771
28 Zibihu 248,147
29 Lushui 197,000
30 Shangri-La 186,400
31 Ning’er 162,711
32 Anning 159,975
33 Zhongshu 149,350
34 Shuangjiang 143,903
35 Majie 131,696
36 Xiangcheng 121,959
37 Lufu 120,112
38 Jiangna 119,665
39 Kuangyuan 108,313
40 Menghuan 99,970
41 Jinniu 96,883
42 Yunnanyi 93,671
43 Micheng 89,144
44 Dali Old Town 82,566
45 Longquan 80,833
46 Xianjie 78,250
47 Suijiang Xian 77,514
48 Miyang 72,485
49 Yanjin 71,791
50 Fengping 69,586
51 Liqi 69,384
52 Chunhe 69,110
53 Haikou 69,019
54 Longcheng 65,860
55 Jietou 65,843
56 Longshan 65,192
57 Kaihua 64,404
58 Liuku 63,013
59 Miaojie 62,540
60 Fengyi 61,890
61 Yongbei 60,099
62 Beicheng 59,077
63 Sanchuan 56,345
64 Daxinshao 55,867
65 Bonan 55,685
66 Shilin 55,000
67 Yongjian 53,970
68 Xiazhuang 53,954
69 Jinding 53,667
70 Jinhua 53,523
71 Zhangfeng 53,370
72 Yousuo 53,233
73 Daxing 52,568
74 Zhongxin 51,866
75 Zhefang 51,477
76 Yanhe 51,131
77 Nanjian 50,083
78 Goujie 48,709
79 Qianliu 48,090
80 Tangchijie 47,292
81 Qingnianlu 46,853
82 Pu’er 45,644
83 Gudong 45,528
84 Yangguang 45,334
85 Nongzhang 45,270
86 Hekou 44,998
87 Shangyun 44,918
88 Qushi 42,380
89 Sijie 40,763
90 Mingguang 40,221
91 Chenghai 39,766
92 Mangbang 39,273
93 Zhongba 39,205
94 Zhonghe 37,682
95 Yingpan 37,406
96 Qina 36,823
97 Zhutang 35,766
98 Taoyuan 34,655
99 Hongxi 33,959
100 Xilong 33,302

The largest cities in Yunnan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kunming leads with a population of 8,460,088, followed by Qujing and Zhaotong. 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 more than 30 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 69,586 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 23,999,187.

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