Hopin Population 2026

Hopin has a population of 23,352, making it the #142 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Kachin State. It is about 192× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,352

Rank in Myanmar

#142

Coordinates

24.99°N, 96.53°E

~200 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

585 km

363 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kachin State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Myitkyina	90,894	#42
Lakang	85,423	#50
Hpākān	60,123	#58
Shwegu	58,696	#60
Bhamo	54,721	#68
Mohnyin	33,290	#112
Danai	31,998	#115
Mogaung	25,012	#130

Cities near Hopin

Mohnyin33,290 people · ~29 km away
Mogaung25,012 people · ~54 km away
Hpākān60,123 people · ~72 km away
Lakang85,423 people · ~76 km away
Shwegu58,696 people · ~89 km away
Katha26,732 people · ~93 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hopin?

Hopin has a population of 23,352 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #142 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Hopin in?

Hopin is located in Kachin State, Myanmar.

Is Hopin the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 585 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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