Laukkai Population 2026

Laukkai has a population of 23,435, making it the #141 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. It is about 191× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,435

Rank in Myanmar

#141

Coordinates

23.70°N, 98.76°E

~1,000 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

517 km

321 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shan State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Yawnghwe	188,083	#11
Kēng Tung	171,620	#17
Mu-se	165,022	#18
Taunggyi	160,115	#19
Lashio	131,000	#27
Möng Yang	117,108	#32
Heho	93,041	#40
Kalaw	93,032	#41

Cities near Laukkai

Panglong27,115 people · ~64 km away
Kutkai24,963 people · ~88 km away
Mu-se165,022 people · ~94 km away
Namhkam33,382 people · ~111 km away
Lashio131,000 people · ~134 km away
Tangyan33,603 people · ~139 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Laukkai?

Laukkai has a population of 23,435 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #141 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Laukkai in?

Laukkai is located in Shan State, Myanmar.

Is Laukkai the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 517 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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