Manaung Population 2026

Manaung has a population of 50,680, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Rakhine. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 88× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,680

Rank in Myanmar

#73

Coordinates

18.85°N, 93.73°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

271 km

168 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
Mrauk U	36,139	#107
Taungup	26,854	#126
Kyeintali	23,581	#140

Cities near Manaung

Taungup26,854 people · ~54 km away
Kyaukpyu180,000 people · ~66 km away
Ann119,714 people · ~110 km away
Kyeintali23,581 people · ~124 km away
Pyay135,308 people · ~156 km away
Thayetmyo98,185 people · ~161 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Manaung?

Manaung has a population of 50,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Manaung in?

Manaung is located in Rakhine, Myanmar.

Is Manaung the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 271 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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