Living in Micheng
Micheng is a large place in Yunnan, China, home to 89,144 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 20%, #392 of 2,047), early retirees (top 21%, #411 of 2,047), young families (top 21%, #403 of 1,977).
Residents89,144
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport150 km (Lijiang Sanyi International)
Nearest city of 100k+16 km
Within 30 km421,300 people
Terrain around itabout 1,820 m, height range 390 m
Main railway line123.0 km
Distance to Beijing2,195 km
Within 10 km89,144 people
Winter daylight10 h 33 min, sunset 11:33
See Micheng on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Micheng
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 33 min and sets around 11:33; in late June it sets around 14:11.
How Micheng 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 | 69 | #403 of 1,977 | #27 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #1,141 of 2,047 | #37 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #565 of 1,977 | #37 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #532 of 1,977 | #33 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #734 of 1,977 | #11 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #728 of 1,977 | #14 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #411 of 2,047 | #48 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #1,014 of 1,696 | #34 of 68 | Map |
| Young professional | 52 | #997 of 1,627 | #35 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #1,026 of 1,543 | #34 of 59 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #956 of 2,047 | #35 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #1,075 of 1,657 | #37 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 55 | #922 of 1,462 | #36 of 58 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #1,151 of 1,977 | #40 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #1,213 of 2,047 | #37 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 42 | #971 of 1,543 | #36 of 59 | Map |
| Expat professional | 48 | #1,172 of 2,047 | #34 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #1,176 of 1,977 | #30 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #811 of 2,047 | #73 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 13 | #1,084 of 1,774 | #64 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #392 of 2,047 | #83 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 59 | #749 of 2,047 | #70 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #911 of 2,047 | #25 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 50 | #1,136 of 2,047 | #36 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #826 of 2,047 | #79 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 57 | #1,205 of 2,047 | #34 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #1,232 of 1,696 | #39 of 68 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Xiangcheng (Yunnan) 16 km
- Miaojie 21 km
- Yunnanyi 22 km
- Yongjian 29 km
- Fengyi 32 km
- Nanjian 33 km
- Xiazhuang (Yunnan) 35 km
- Dali 39 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.