Dawei Population 2026
Dawei has a population of 136,783, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Tanintharyi Region. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
136,783
Rank in Myanmar
#21
Coordinates
14.08°N, 98.19°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
667 km
414 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tanintharyi Region
Cities near Dawei
- Ye34,430 people · ~134 km away
- Payathonzu27,311 people · ~139 km away
- Myeik173,298 people · ~188 km away
- Thanbyuzayat57,208 people · ~216 km away
- Kyaikkami48,100 people · ~232 km away
- Mudon89,123 people · ~247 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dawei?
Dawei has a population of 136,783 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Dawei in?
Dawei is located in Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar.
Is Dawei the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 667 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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