Living in Gudong
Gudong is a large place in Yunnan, China, home to 45,528 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 3%, #42 of 2,047), early retirees (top 3%, #61 of 2,047), cross-border commuters (top 4%, #66 of 1,774).
Residents45,528
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport230 km (Lijiang Sanyi International)
Nearest city of 100k+34 km
Within 30 km277,900 people
Terrain around itabout 1,990 m, height range 530 m
Main railway line108.7 km
Border with Myanmar29 km
Distance to Beijing2,324 km
Within 10 km45,528 people
Winter daylight10 h 33 min, sunset 11:41
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Gudong
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 33 min and sets around 11:41; in late June it sets around 14:19.
How Gudong 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 | 68 | #549 of 1,977 | #32 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #1,519 of 2,047 | #57 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #956 of 1,977 | #50 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #1,010 of 1,977 | #51 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #1,094 of 1,977 | #30 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #1,312 of 1,977 | #39 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 76 | #61 of 2,047 | #8 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | 31 | #1,499 of 1,696 | #55 of 68 | Map |
| Young professional | 32 | #1,489 of 1,627 | #56 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 66 | #1,413 of 2,047 | #65 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | 47 | #1,537 of 1,657 | #60 of 64 | 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 | 60 | #1,519 of 1,977 | #59 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #1,614 of 2,047 | #64 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 30 | #1,610 of 2,047 | #67 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 39 | #1,763 of 1,977 | #69 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 80 | #314 of 2,047 | #47 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 42 | #66 of 1,774 | #18 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 62 | #156 of 2,047 | #48 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 67 | #144 of 2,047 | #9 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #1,529 of 2,047 | #53 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 36 | #1,627 of 2,047 | #62 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 79 | #42 of 2,047 | #18 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 38 | #1,588 of 2,047 | #65 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | 32 | #1,582 of 1,696 | #59 of 68 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mazhan 14 km
- Mingguang (Yunnan) 18 km
- Qushi 18 km
- Jietou 20 km
- Houqiao 21 km
- Ruidian 22 km
- Beihai (Yunnan) 31 km
- Zhonghe (Yunnan) 33 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.