Kyauktan Population 2026

Kyauktan has a population of 42,778, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Sagaing Region. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,778

Rank in Myanmar

#89

Coordinates

24.28°N, 95.89°E

~142 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

505 km

314 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
Tatkon	41,683	#95
Katha	26,732	#127

Cities near Kyauktan

Katha26,732 people · ~47 km away
Mohnyin33,290 people · ~73 km away
Shwegu58,696 people · ~91 km away
Tatkon41,683 people · ~94 km away
Hopin23,352 people · ~102 km away
Kanbalu25,022 people · ~126 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kyauktan?

Kyauktan has a population of 42,778 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Kyauktan in?

Kyauktan is located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Is Kyauktan the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 505 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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