Kutkai Population 2026

Kutkai has a population of 24,963, making it the #131 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. It is about 179× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,963

Rank in Myanmar

#131

Coordinates

23.46°N, 97.94°E

~1,341 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

453 km

281 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
Kalaw	93,032	#41

Cities near Kutkai

Namhkam33,382 people · ~49 km away
Mu-se165,022 people · ~60 km away
Lashio131,000 people · ~61 km away
Panglong27,115 people · ~81 km away
Laukkai23,435 people · ~88 km away
Bhamo54,721 people · ~114 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kutkai?

Kutkai has a population of 24,963 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #131 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Kutkai in?

Kutkai is located in Shan State, Myanmar.

Is Kutkai the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 453 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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