Yongping Town
永平镇 | |
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Coordinates: 23°24′53″N 100°23′32″E / 23.41472°N 100.39222°E | |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Province | Yunnan |
Prefecture-level city | Pu'er City |
Autonomous county | Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County |
Area | |
• Total | 1,465.66 km2 (565.89 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,110 m (3,640 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 73,280 |
• Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+08:00 ( China Standard) |
Postal code | 666401 |
Area code | 0879 |
Yongping ( simplified Chinese: 永平镇; traditional Chinese: 永平鎮; pinyin: Yǒngpíng Zhèn) is a town in Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 73,280 and an area of 1,465.66-square-kilometre (565.89 sq mi).
As of 2016, the town is divided into one community and thirty villages:
It lies at the southwestern of Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County, bordering Shuangjiang Lahu, Va, Blang and Dai Autonomous County to the west, Mengban Township, Bi'an Township and Banpo Township to the south, Linxiang District to the north, and Minle Town, Yizhi Township and Weiyuan Town to the east.
The Mengga River (勐戛河), a tributary of Lancang River, flows through the town south to north. [1]
The Ximuhe Reservoir (昔木河水库) is a vast reservoir in the town, which provides drinking water and water for irrigation. It has also become a place for recreation for nearby residents.
The town experiences a subtropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 18.77 °C (65.79 °F), total annual rainfall of 1,450-millimetre (57 in), and a frost-free period of 350 days. [1]
The region's economy is based on agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and tourism.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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2004 | 50,276 | — |
2017 | 71,679 | +42.6% |
2020 | 73,280 | +2.2% |
Source: [2] |
As of 2020, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 73,280.
The town boasts many Buddhist temples, including Qiannuo Temple (迁糯佛寺), Leiguang Foji Temple (雷光佛迹寺), Hongwu Temple (洪武佛寺), and Mangdao Temple (芒岛佛寺).
The Panying Wenbi Pagoda (盘营文笔塔) is a popular attraction.
The County Road J35 passes across the town.
The China National Highway 323 passes across northern Yongping.