Daik-u Population 2026
Daik-u has a population of 38,477, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Bago Region. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 116× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,477
Rank in Myanmar
#104
Coordinates
17.80°N, 96.67°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
224 km
139 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bago Region
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Bago | 244,376 | #8 |
| Pyay | 135,308 | #23 |
| Taungoo | 106,945 | #35 |
| Nyaunglebin | 89,626 | #45 |
| Tharyarwady | 54,386 | #69 |
| Pyu | 40,386 | #96 |
| Letpandan | 38,936 | #102 |
| Thanatpin | 38,059 | #105 |
Cities near Daik-u
FAQ
What is the population of Daik-u?
Daik-u has a population of 38,477 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Daik-u in?
Daik-u is located in Bago Region, Myanmar.
Is Daik-u the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 224 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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