Kyauktaw Population 2026

Kyauktaw has a population of 19,492, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Rakhine. It is about 230× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,492

Rank in Myanmar

#151

Coordinates

20.84°N, 92.98°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

351 km

218 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rakhine

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Kyaukpyu	180,000	#13
Sittwe	177,743	#14
Ann	119,714	#30
Gwa	66,015	#57
Buthidaung Town	55,545	#67
Manaung	50,680	#73
Mrauk U	36,139	#107
Taungup	26,854	#126

Cities near Kyauktaw

Mrauk U36,139 people · ~36 km away
Buthidaung Town55,545 people · ~46 km away
Sittwe177,743 people · ~78 km away
Ann119,714 people · ~162 km away
Kyaukpyu180,000 people · ~169 km away
Chauk90,870 people · ~192 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kyauktaw?

Kyauktaw has a population of 19,492 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Kyauktaw in?

Kyauktaw is located in Rakhine, Myanmar.

Is Kyauktaw the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 351 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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