Kyaukse Population 2026

Kyaukse has a population of 50,480, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Mandalay Region. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 89× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,480

Rank in Myanmar

#74

Coordinates

21.61°N, 96.14°E

~86 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

207 km

129 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
Nyaung-U	48,528	#78

Cities near Kyaukse

Sagaing78,739 people · ~34 km away
Amarapura237,618 people · ~35 km away
Mandalay1,208,099 people · ~41 km away
Wundwin32,558 people · ~58 km away
Pyin Oo Lwin117,303 people · ~58 km away
Madaya24,234 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kyaukse?

Kyaukse has a population of 50,480 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Kyaukse in?

Kyaukse is located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar.

Is Kyaukse the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 207 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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