Hlaingthaya Population 2026
Hlaingthaya has a population of 687,867, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Yangon. Roughly 1.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
687,867
Rank in Myanmar
#4
Coordinates
16.85°N, 96.07°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
322 km
200 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yangon
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Yangon | 4,477,638 | #1 |
| Insein | 247,675 | #7 |
| Mingaladon | 136,000 | #22 |
| Kyauktan | 132,765 | #25 |
| Mingala Tangnyunt | 132,494 | #26 |
| Set Ka Lay | 111,514 | #33 |
| San Chaung | 99,619 | #36 |
| Sangyoung | 89,618 | #46 |
Cities near Hlaingthaya
- Insein247,675 people · ~6 km away
- Set Ka Lay111,514 people · ~6 km away
- Setsan15,111 people · ~7 km away
- Sangyoung89,618 people · ~9 km away
- Myenigon18,614 people · ~9 km away
- Mingaladon136,000 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hlaingthaya?
Hlaingthaya has a population of 687,867 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Hlaingthaya in?
Hlaingthaya is located in Yangon, Myanmar.
Is Hlaingthaya the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 322 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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