Kyonpyaw Population 2026

Kyonpyaw has a population of 23,966, making it the #138 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Ayeyarwady. It is about 187× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,966

Rank in Myanmar

#138

Coordinates

17.30°N, 95.20°E

~15 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

289 km

179 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ayeyarwady

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Pathein	237,089	#10
Hinthada	134,947	#24
Dawbon	75,325	#53
Bogale	68,938	#56
Myaungmya	58,205	#61
Kyaiklat	52,425	#71
Pyapon	47,082	#81
Wakema	42,705	#90

Cities near Kyonpyaw

Zalun21,947 people · ~43 km away
Hinthada134,947 people · ~47 km away
Nyaungdon40,092 people · ~55 km away
Ingabu19,876 people · ~57 km away
Gwa66,015 people · ~73 km away
Tharyarwady54,386 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kyonpyaw?

Kyonpyaw has a population of 23,966 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #138 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Kyonpyaw in?

Kyonpyaw is located in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar.

Is Kyonpyaw the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 289 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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