Madaya Population 2026

Madaya has a population of 24,234, making it the #136 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Mandalay Region. It is about 185× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,234

Rank in Myanmar

#136

Coordinates

22.21°N, 96.10°E

~82 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

274 km

170 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mandalay Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Mandalay	1,208,099	#2
Amarapura	237,618	#9
Meiktila	177,442	#15
Myingyan	141,713	#20
Pyin Oo Lwin	117,303	#31
Mogok	89,855	#44
Yamethin	59,867	#59
Kyaukse	50,480	#74

Cities near Madaya

Mandalay1,208,099 people · ~26 km away
Amarapura237,618 people · ~34 km away
Sagaing78,739 people · ~39 km away
Pyin Oo Lwin117,303 people · ~41 km away
Shwebo88,914 people · ~58 km away
Kyaukse50,480 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Madaya?

Madaya has a population of 24,234 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #136 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Madaya in?

Madaya is located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar.

Is Madaya the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 274 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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