Kyaukpadaung Population 2026

Kyaukpadaung has a population of 42,817, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Mandalay Region. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,817

Rank in Myanmar

#88

Coordinates

20.84°N, 95.13°E

~380 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

161 km

100 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mandalay Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Mandalay	1,208,099	#2
Amarapura	237,618	#9
Meiktila	177,442	#15
Myingyan	141,713	#20
Pyin Oo Lwin	117,303	#31
Mogok	89,855	#44
Yamethin	59,867	#59
Kyaukse	50,480	#74

Cities near Kyaukpadaung

Chauk90,870 people · ~33 km away
Nyaung-U48,528 people · ~46 km away
Yenangyaung110,553 people · ~50 km away
Pakokku126,938 people · ~55 km away
Myingyan141,713 people · ~74 km away
Meiktila177,442 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kyaukpadaung?

Kyaukpadaung has a population of 42,817 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Kyaukpadaung in?

Kyaukpadaung is located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar.

Is Kyaukpadaung the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 161 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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