| Yongping Town | |
| Native Name: | 永平镇 |
| Native Name Lang: | zh |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Pushpin Map: | China Yunnan |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Yunnan. |
| Coordinates: | 23.4147°N 100.3922°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | People's Republic of China |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Yunnan |
| Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture-level city |
| Subdivision Name2: | Pu'er City |
| Subdivision Type3: | Autonomous county |
| Subdivision Name3: | Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County |
| Area Total Km2: | 1465.66 |
| Elevation M: | 1110 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 73,280 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone1: | China Standard |
| Utc Offset1: | +08:00 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 666401 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 0879 |
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 1465.66km2.
As of 2016, the town is divided into one community and thirty villages:
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.[1]
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 1450mm, and a frost-free period of 350 days.[1]
The region's economy is based on agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and tourism.
As of 2020, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 73,280.
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.
The County Road J35 passes across the town.
The China National Highway 323 passes across northern Yongping.