Smallest Cities in Yunnan

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Yunnan Cities

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

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Cleanest Air Cities
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Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
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Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
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Smallest Cities - Yunnan

1 Yangla 5,059
2 Dongwang 5,252
3 Bengshutang 5,829
4 Xiyang 5,836
5 Yanmen 6,361
6 Badi 6,488
7 Heshun 6,560
8 Anhua Daying 7,393
9 Shuanghejie 7,498
10 Gezan 7,811
11 Chahe 7,855
12 Kangpu 8,607
13 Dalongtan 8,640
14 Benzilan 8,894
15 Panjiang 9,093
16 Yezhi 9,341
17 Jiulong 9,533
18 Changping 9,687
19 Tadianjie 10,018
20 Dake 11,248
21 Fenghuangshan 11,909
22 Lubiaojie 12,273
23 Najiaying 12,449
24 Huaxijie 12,848
25 Liushun 12,868
26 Ankang 13,236
27 Mengwang 13,255
28 Dianzhong 13,609
29 Huangjingba 13,659
30 Jiujing 13,716
31 Xiaotiechang 14,070
32 Mengka 14,096
33 Xuelin 14,158
34 Wendong 14,517
35 Laba 14,636
36 Donghe 14,771
37 Qingshui 14,986
38 Donghui 15,380
39 Fazhanhe 15,483
40 Dashan 15,980
41 Mujia 16,180
42 Shuifu 16,198
43 Xinhua 16,336
44 Fudong 16,754
45 Daliyuan 17,066
46 Longwu 17,215
47 Huimin 17,303
48 Doushaguan 17,408
49 Tuantian 17,484
50 Huiyi 17,746
51 Nuofu 18,529
52 Mengman 18,962
53 Huakoulongtan 19,533
54 Hongqiao 20,060
55 Shilongba 20,074
56 Huangshan 20,136
57 Mugan 20,353
58 Wanqiao Zhen 20,784
59 Yongning 20,852
60 Shigu 21,006
61 Xinyingpan 21,008
62 Haidong Zhen 21,274
63 Judian 21,368
64 Youzha 21,587
65 Fubang 21,828
66 Xiaojiezi 22,055
67 Meng’a 22,540
68 Beihai 22,668
69 Dayingjie 22,938
70 Jiuhe 23,680
71 Zhanhe 23,854
72 Nanling 24,059
73 Pianjiao 24,575
74 Hehua 24,814
75 Renhe 24,903
76 Xiangyang 25,834
77 Puchuan 27,049
78 Mazhan 27,373
79 Houqiao 27,965
80 Yinqiao Zhen 28,002
81 Ruidian 28,612
82 Nuozhadu 29,703
83 Taiping 30,032
84 Shangpa 30,129
85 Mengla 30,296
86 Bajie 30,631
87 Yangzongnan Hengjie 31,110
88 Caopujie 31,784
89 Shunzhou 32,074
90 Rongjiang 32,291
91 Wuhe 32,858
92 Xilong 33,302
93 Hongxi 33,959
94 Taoyuan 34,655
95 Zhutang 35,766
96 Qina 36,823
97 Yingpan 37,406
98 Zhonghe 37,682
99 Zhongba 39,205
100 Mangbang 39,273

The smallest cities in Yunnan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Yangla has a population of just 5,059. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,059 residents, Yangla is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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