Aungban Population 2026

Aungban has a population of 30,982, making it the #117 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 145× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

Location of Aungban (capital Nay Pyi Taw shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

30,982

Rank in Myanmar

#117

Coordinates

20.66°N, 96.63°E

~1,307 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

115 km

71 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shan State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Yawnghwe	188,083	#11
Kēng Tung	171,620	#17
Mu-se	165,022	#18
Taunggyi	160,115	#19
Lashio	131,000	#27
Möng Yang	117,108	#32
Heho	93,041	#40
Kalaw	93,032	#41

Cities near Aungban

Kalaw93,032 people · ~8 km away
Heho93,041 people · ~21 km away
Yawnghwe188,083 people · ~31 km away
Taunggyi160,115 people · ~44 km away
Yamethin59,867 people · ~58 km away
Pyawbwe32,214 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aungban?

Aungban has a population of 30,982 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #117 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Aungban in?

Aungban is located in Shan State, Myanmar.

Is Aungban the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 115 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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