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Yongping (simplified Chinese: 永平镇; traditional Chinese: 永平鎮; pinyin: Yǒngpíng Zhèn) is a town in Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 73,280 and an area of 1,465.66-square-kilometre (565.89 sq mi).

Yongping Town
永平镇
Town
Yongping Town
Location in Yunnan.
Coordinates: 23°24′53″N 100°23′32″E
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceYunnan
Prefecture-level cityPu'er City
Autonomous countyJinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County
Area
  Total1,465.66 km2 (565.89 sq mi)
Elevation
1,110 m (3,640 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total73,280
  Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+08:00 (China Standard)
Postal code
666401
Area code0879

Administrative division


As of 2016, the town is divided into one community and thirty villages:


Geography


It lies at the southwestern of Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County, bordering Shuangjiang Lahu, Va, Blang and Dai Autonomous County to the west, Mengban Township, Bi'an Township and Banpo Township to the south, Linxiang District to the north, and Minle Town, Yizhi Township and Weiyuan Town to the east.

The Mengga River (勐戛河), a tributary of Lancang River, flows through the town south to north.[1]

The Ximuhe Reservoir (昔木河水库) is a vast reservoir in the town, which provides drinking water and water for irrigation. It has also become a place for recreation for nearby residents.

The town experiences a subtropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 18.77 °C (65.79 °F), total annual rainfall of 1,450-millimetre (57 in), and a frost-free period of 350 days.[1]


Economy


The region's economy is based on agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and tourism.


Demographics


Population census
YearPop.±%
2004 50,276    
2017 71,679+42.6%
2020 73,280+2.2%
Source: [2]

As of 2020, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 73,280.


Tourist attractions


The town boasts many Buddhist temples, including Qiannuo Temple (迁糯佛寺), Leiguang Foji Temple (雷光佛迹寺), Hongwu Temple (洪武佛寺), and Mangdao Temple (芒岛佛寺).

The Panying Wenbi Pagoda (盘营文笔塔) is a popular attraction.


Transportation


The County Road J35 passes across the town.

The China National Highway 323 passes across northern Yongping.


References


  1. 永平镇简介. pejgw.com (in Chinese). 21 May 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  2. A Huaicong 2008, p. 22.

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