Gwa Population 2026

Gwa has a population of 66,015, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Rakhine. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

66,015

Rank in Myanmar

#57

Coordinates

17.59°N, 94.58°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

290 km

180 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rakhine

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Kyaukpyu	180,000	#13
Sittwe	177,743	#14
Ann	119,714	#30
Buthidaung Town	55,545	#67
Manaung	50,680	#73
Mrauk U	36,139	#107
Taungup	26,854	#126
Kyeintali	23,581	#140

Cities near Gwa

Kyeintali23,581 people · ~47 km away
Kyonpyaw23,966 people · ~73 km away
Ingabu19,876 people · ~77 km away
Pathein237,089 people · ~92 km away
Hinthada134,947 people · ~93 km away
Zalun21,947 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gwa?

Gwa has a population of 66,015 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Gwa in?

Gwa is located in Rakhine, Myanmar.

Is Gwa the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 290 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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