Mandalay Population 2026

Mandalay has a population of 1,208,099, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Mandalay Region. Roughly 2.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 3.7× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,208,099

Rank in Myanmar

Coordinates

21.97°N, 96.08°E

~83 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

248 km

154 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mandalay Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
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
Nyaung-U	48,528	#78

Cities near Mandalay

Amarapura237,618 people · ~8 km away
Sagaing78,739 people · ~15 km away
Madaya24,234 people · ~26 km away
Pyin Oo Lwin117,303 people · ~39 km away
Kyaukse50,480 people · ~41 km away
Shwebo88,914 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mandalay?

Mandalay has a population of 1,208,099 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Mandalay in?

Mandalay is located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar.

Is Mandalay the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 248 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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