Kanbalu Population 2026

Kanbalu has a population of 25,022, making it the #129 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Sagaing Region. It is about 179× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,022

Rank in Myanmar

#129

Coordinates

23.20°N, 95.52°E

~177 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

390 km

242 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sagaing Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Kalemyo	348,573	#6
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

Cities near Kanbalu

Ye-u20,458 people · ~49 km away
Shwebo88,914 people · ~73 km away
Mogok89,855 people · ~106 km away
Mawlaik44,540 people · ~124 km away
Madaya24,234 people · ~126 km away
Kyauktan42,778 people · ~126 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kanbalu?

Kanbalu has a population of 25,022 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #129 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Kanbalu in?

Kanbalu is located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Is Kanbalu the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 390 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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