Hpākān Population 2026

Hpākān has a population of 60,123, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Kachin State. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

60,123

Rank in Myanmar

#58

Coordinates

25.61°N, 96.31°E

~275 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

653 km

406 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kachin State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Myitkyina	90,894	#42
Lakang	85,423	#50
Shwegu	58,696	#60
Bhamo	54,721	#68
Mohnyin	33,290	#112
Danai	31,998	#115
Mogaung	25,012	#130
Hopin	23,352	#142

Cities near Hpākān

Mogaung25,012 people · ~71 km away
Hopin23,352 people · ~72 km away
Danai31,998 people · ~92 km away
Mohnyin33,290 people · ~93 km away
Myitkyina90,894 people · ~112 km away
Lakang85,423 people · ~138 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hpākān?

Hpākān has a population of 60,123 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Hpākān in?

Hpākān is located in Kachin State, Myanmar.

Is Hpākān the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 653 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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