Living in Mingguang (Yunnan)
Mingguang (Yunnan) is a large place in Yunnan, China, home to 40,221 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 3%, #45 of 1,774), climate-conscious movers (top 3%, #60 of 2,047), early retirees (top 9%, #169 of 2,047).
Residents40,221
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport215 km (Lijiang Sanyi International)
Nearest city of 100k+48 km
Within 30 km180,200 people
Terrain around itabout 1,930 m, height range 340 m
Main railway line115.1 km
Border with Myanmar22 km
Distance to Beijing2,308 km
Within 10 km40,221 people
Winter daylight10 h 33 min, sunset 11:41
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mingguang (Yunnan)
- 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 Mingguang (Yunnan) 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 | #1,055 of 1,977 | #51 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #1,678 of 2,047 | #66 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #1,492 of 1,977 | #68 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #1,534 of 1,977 | #70 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,003 of 1,977 | #24 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #1,273 of 1,977 | #34 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #169 of 2,047 | #23 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 | 63 | #1,604 of 2,047 | #82 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 | 50 | #1,728 of 1,977 | #72 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #1,797 of 2,047 | #81 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 20 | #1,775 of 2,047 | #81 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 38 | #1,786 of 1,977 | #74 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 80 | #289 of 2,047 | #42 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 53 | #45 of 1,774 | #11 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 53 | #391 of 2,047 | #82 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 66 | #188 of 2,047 | #14 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #1,717 of 2,047 | #70 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 29 | #1,814 of 2,047 | #83 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #60 of 2,047 | #21 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 25 | #1,741 of 2,047 | #77 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | 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.