Chauk Population 2026
Chauk has a population of 90,870, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Magway. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
90,870
Rank in Myanmar
#43
Coordinates
20.90°N, 94.82°E
~59 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
188 km
117 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Magway
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Pakokku | 126,938 | #28 |
| Yenangyaung | 110,553 | #34 |
| Thayetmyo | 98,185 | #37 |
| Magway | 96,954 | #39 |
| Taungdwingyi | 70,094 | #54 |
| Myaydo | 57,395 | #64 |
| Minbu | 57,342 | #65 |
| Yesagyo | 23,329 | #143 |
Cities near Chauk
- Kyaukpadaung42,817 people · ~33 km away
- Nyaung-U48,528 people · ~35 km away
- Yenangyaung110,553 people · ~49 km away
- Pakokku126,938 people · ~56 km away
- Minbu57,342 people · ~80 km away
- Magway96,954 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chauk?
Chauk has a population of 90,870 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Chauk in?
Chauk is located in Magway, Myanmar.
Is Chauk the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 188 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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