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Kunming, Yunnan

China

Regional capital25.0389° N, 102.7183° E

Kunming is a city located in China, specifically in the province of Yunnan. With a population of 3,855,346, it serves as a significant urban center in the region.

Population3,855,346
ProvinceYunnan
Coordinates25.0389° N, 102.7183° E
CountryChina
Rank in China#28 of 886,766

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Nearest Airports

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Kunming Changshui International Airport

KMGInternational

23.4 km away

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Luliang Air Base

CN-0041Regional

93.3 km away

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Mile Dongfeng Airport

CN-0383Local

108.1 km away

About Kunming

Situated at coordinates 25.03889° N latitude and 102.71833° E longitude, Kunming lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 1,895 meters and operates within the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Nearby cities include Majie, Haikou, and Anning.

Kunming ranks 28th among 3,483 cities in China based on population. This places it within the larger context of the country's total urban population of 705,874,122.

Cities in Yunnan

As the top city in Yunnan province, which has 122 cities, Kunming is surrounded by other notable cities such as Qujing, Baoshan, Zhaotong, Mengzi, and Chuxiong. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 59 hospitals, 213 schools, and 18 universities.

Qujing1,408,500Baoshan935,618Zhaotong787,845Mengzi595,100Chuxiong555,081Jianshui490,000Wenshan City450,000Lincang323,708Simao296,565Longling County270,000

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Kunming.

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NanbaCity
2.7 km
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MaxianyingCity
3.2 km
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ShuangqiaoCity
3.6 km
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BailongsiCity
3.7 km
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HongmiaoCity
3.9 km
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RixincunCity
4.2 km
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YangjiadiCity
4.5 km
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XiaojieCity
4.7 km
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WandecunCity
4.8 km
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JindaoyingCity
4.8 km
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YonghuCity
5.2 km
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BoluocunCity
5.3 km
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MingboCity
5.5 km
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HongmiaosiCity
5.5 km
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HongmiaoCity
5.6 km
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ShilipuCity
5.6 km
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ChenjiaCity
5.7 km
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TuqiaoCity
5.8 km
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GuanduCity
5.8 km
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LaolishanCity
6 km

Universities in Kunming

Kunming is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Kunming University1984——
National Southwestern Associated University1938——
Yunnan Agricultural University1938——
Yunnan Normal University Business School2000——
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Explore China

Users can explore additional content related to Kunming, including comparisons with other cities in China, country rankings, and a comprehensive list of urban areas.

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Largest cities in China

#1 Shanghai24,874,500#2 Beijing18,960,744#3 Shenzhen17,494,398#4 Guangzhou16,096,724#5 Chengdu13,568,357
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kunming?

The population of Kunming is 3,855,346.

In which province/state is Kunming located?

Kunming is located in Yunnan province.

What are the coordinates of Kunming?

The coordinates of Kunming are 25.03889° N latitude and 102.71833° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Kunming?

The elevation of Kunming is 1,895 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Kunming?

The nearest airport to Kunming is Kunming Changshui International Airport.

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