Living in Lincang
Lincang is a city in Yunnan, China, home to 323,708 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 9%, #164 of 1,977), single parents (top 17%, #321 of 1,977), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 17%, #342 of 2,047).
Residents323,708
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport222 km (Xishuangbanna Gasa International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km323,700 people
Terrain around itabout 2,040 m, height range 1,230 m
Main railway line219.0 km
Distance to Beijing2,348 km
Within 10 km323,708 people
Winter daylight10 h 40 min, sunset 11:38
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lincang
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 40 min and sets around 11:38; in late June it sets around 14:10.
How Lincang 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 | 70 | #355 of 1,977 | #24 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #551 of 2,047 | #14 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #164 of 1,977 | #14 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #321 of 1,977 | #24 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #1,416 of 1,977 | #59 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,494 of 1,977 | #55 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #630 of 2,047 | #62 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #503 of 1,696 | #14 of 68 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #494 of 1,627 | #13 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 67 | #520 of 1,543 | #14 of 59 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #507 of 2,047 | #11 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #503 of 1,657 | #14 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #436 of 1,462 | #12 of 58 | Map |
| Student | 10 | #483 of 819 | #13 of 21 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #516 of 1,977 | #15 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #728 of 2,047 | #15 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 67 | #444 of 1,543 | #12 of 59 | Map |
| Expat professional | 57 | #786 of 2,047 | #18 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #983 of 1,977 | #24 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #1,549 of 2,047 | #99 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #768 of 1,774 | #47 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 55 | #342 of 2,047 | #73 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #1,479 of 2,047 | #96 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #263 of 2,047 | #7 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #617 of 2,047 | #16 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #682 of 2,047 | #71 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 62 | #1,037 of 2,047 | #27 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #575 of 1,696 | #17 of 68 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.