Kyeintali Population 2026

Kyeintali has a population of 23,581, making it the #140 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Rakhine. It is about 190× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,581

Rank in Myanmar

#140

Coordinates

18.01°N, 94.49°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

259 km

161 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 Kyeintali

Gwa66,015 people · ~47 km away
Ingabu19,876 people · ~85 km away
Myanaung42,252 people · ~93 km away
Taungup26,854 people · ~98 km away
Kyonpyaw23,966 people · ~109 km away
Hinthada134,947 people · ~110 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kyeintali?

Kyeintali has a population of 23,581 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #140 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Kyeintali in?

Kyeintali is located in Rakhine, Myanmar.

Is Kyeintali the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 259 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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