Yongping, Jinggu County
Yongping 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.
Administrative division
As of 2016, the town is divided into one community and thirty villages:- Tianyuan Community
- Mengga
- Tuanjie
- Qianying
- Geilong
- Mangfei
- Mangla
- Mangdong
- Qianmao
- Qiannuo
- Nangu
- Maomi
- Xi'e
- Shuanglong
- Xintang
- Xincun
- Zhongshan
- Xinghua
- Luolian
- Menglong
- Jingmenkou
- Chahe
- Minghe
- Pingjiang
- Fulong
- Mangpa
- Liu'an
- Waili
- Jinmu
- Yongxing
- Yonghe
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, a tributary of Lancang River, flows through the town south to north.
The Ximuhe Reservoir 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, total annual rainfall of, and a frost-free period of 350 days.
Economy
The region's economy is based on agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and tourism.Demographics
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, Leiguang Foji Temple, Hongwu Temple, and Mangdao Temple.The Panying Wenbi Pagoda is a popular attraction.
Transportation
The County Road J35 passes across the town.The China National Highway 323 passes across northern Yongping.