Insein Population 2026
Insein has a population of 247,675, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Yangon. Roughly 0.4% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
247,675
Rank in Myanmar
#7
Coordinates
16.89°N, 96.10°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
318 km
197 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yangon
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Yangon | 4,477,638 | #1 |
| Hlaingthaya | 687,867 | #4 |
| 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 Insein
- Mingaladon136,000 people · ~4 km away
- Hlaingthaya687,867 people · ~6 km away
- Set Ka Lay111,514 people · ~8 km away
- Setsan15,111 people · ~9 km away
- Sangyoung89,618 people · ~10 km away
- Myenigon18,614 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Insein?
Insein has a population of 247,675 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Insein in?
Insein is located in Yangon, Myanmar.
Is Insein the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 318 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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