Dawbon Population 2026

Dawbon has a population of 75,325, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Ayeyarwady. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

75,325

Rank in Myanmar

#53

Coordinates

16.52°N, 95.60°E

~17 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

363 km

225 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ayeyarwady

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Pathein	237,089	#10
Hinthada	134,947	#24
Bogale	68,938	#56
Myaungmya	58,205	#61
Kyaiklat	52,425	#71
Pyapon	47,082	#81
Wakema	42,705	#90
Maubin	42,439	#91

Cities near Dawbon

Kyaiklat52,425 people · ~15 km away
Maubin42,439 people · ~25 km away
Pyapon47,082 people · ~27 km away
Bogale68,938 people · ~33 km away
Mawlamyinegyunn34,107 people · ~39 km away
Wakema42,705 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dawbon?

Dawbon has a population of 75,325 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Dawbon in?

Dawbon is located in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar.

Is Dawbon the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 363 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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