Bhamo Population 2026

Bhamo has a population of 54,721, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Kachin State. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

54,721

Rank in Myanmar

#68

Coordinates

24.25°N, 97.23°E

~115 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

514 km

319 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kachin State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Myitkyina	90,894	#42
Lakang	85,423	#50
Hpākān	60,123	#58
Shwegu	58,696	#60
Mohnyin	33,290	#112
Danai	31,998	#115
Mogaung	25,012	#130
Hopin	23,352	#142

Cities near Bhamo

Shwegu58,696 people · ~45 km away
Lakang85,423 people · ~46 km away
Namhkam33,382 people · ~65 km away
Mu-se165,022 people · ~73 km away
Katha26,732 people · ~91 km away
Mohnyin33,290 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bhamo?

Bhamo has a population of 54,721 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Bhamo in?

Bhamo is located in Kachin State, Myanmar.

Is Bhamo the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 514 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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