Katha Population 2026

Katha has a population of 26,732, making it the #127 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Sagaing Region. It is about 168× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,732

Rank in Myanmar

#127

Coordinates

24.18°N, 96.34°E

~102 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

493 km

306 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 Katha

Shwegu58,696 people · ~46 km away
Kyauktan42,778 people · ~47 km away
Mohnyin33,290 people · ~67 km away
Bhamo54,721 people · ~91 km away
Hopin23,352 people · ~93 km away
Lakang85,423 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katha?

Katha has a population of 26,732 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #127 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Katha in?

Katha is located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Is Katha the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 493 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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