Kalemyo Population 2026

Kalemyo has a population of 348,573, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Sagaing Region. Roughly 0.6% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

348,573

Rank in Myanmar

Coordinates

23.19°N, 94.06°E

~119 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

439 km

273 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sagaing Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Monywa	182,011	#12
Shwebo	88,914	#48
Sagaing	78,739	#51
Mawlaik	44,540	#84
Tamu	43,737	#86
Kyauktan	42,778	#89
Tatkon	41,683	#95
Katha	26,732	#127

Cities near Kalemyo

Mawlaik44,540 people · ~61 km away
Hakha24,926 people · ~76 km away
Tamu43,737 people · ~117 km away
Ye-u20,458 people · ~147 km away
Kanbalu25,022 people · ~149 km away
Monywa182,011 people · ~163 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kalemyo?

Kalemyo has a population of 348,573 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Kalemyo in?

Kalemyo is located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Is Kalemyo the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 439 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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