Kalaw Population 2026

Kalaw has a population of 93,032, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

93,032

Rank in Myanmar

#41

Coordinates

20.63°N, 96.56°E

~1,323 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

109 km

68 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shan State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Yawnghwe	188,083	#11
Kēng Tung	171,620	#17
Mu-se	165,022	#18
Taunggyi	160,115	#19
Lashio	131,000	#27
Möng Yang	117,108	#32
Heho	93,041	#40
Tachilek	51,553	#72

Cities near Kalaw

Aungban30,982 people · ~8 km away
Heho93,041 people · ~29 km away
Yawnghwe188,083 people · ~39 km away
Yamethin59,867 people · ~50 km away
Taunggyi160,115 people · ~52 km away
Pyawbwe32,214 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kalaw?

Kalaw has a population of 93,032 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Kalaw in?

Kalaw is located in Shan State, Myanmar.

Is Kalaw the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 109 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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