Living in Bonan
Bonan is a large place in Yunnan, China, home to 55,685 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 2%, #39 of 2,047), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 10%, #186 of 2,047), early retirees (top 11%, #214 of 2,047).
Residents55,685
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport152 km (Lijiang Sanyi International)
Nearest city of 100k+53 km
Within 30 km55,700 people
Terrain around itabout 2,040 m, height range 500 m
Main railway line214.0 km
Distance to Beijing2,245 km
Within 10 km55,685 people
LandscapeYunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Winter daylight10 h 33 min, sunset 11:37
See Bonan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bonan
- The landscape belongs to Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 33 min and sets around 11:37; in late June it sets around 14:15.
How Bonan ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in China. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In China | In Yunnan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #1,071 of 1,977 | #52 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #1,863 of 2,047 | #84 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #1,416 of 1,977 | #63 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #1,483 of 1,977 | #66 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #978 of 1,977 | #21 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #1,154 of 1,977 | #26 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #214 of 2,047 | #31 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 66 | #1,415 of 2,047 | #66 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 46 | #1,780 of 1,977 | #77 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #1,841 of 2,047 | #88 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 11 | #1,883 of 2,047 | #98 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 41 | #1,721 of 1,977 | #62 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 78 | #402 of 2,047 | #56 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 5 | #1,535 of 1,774 | #94 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 61 | #186 of 2,047 | #54 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 64 | #406 of 2,047 | #50 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 41 | #1,762 of 2,047 | #76 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 30 | #1,802 of 2,047 | #81 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 79 | #39 of 2,047 | #16 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 11 | #1,869 of 2,047 | #96 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Baoshan (Yunnan) 53 km
- Yinqiao Zhen 68 km
- Dali Old Town 68 km
- Yongjian 69 km
- Wanqiao Zhen 70 km
- Dali 70 km
- Miaojie 77 km
- Lushui 78 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.