Martaban Population 2026
Martaban has a population of 48,629, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Mon. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 92× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,629
Rank in Myanmar
#77
Coordinates
16.53°N, 97.62°E
~27 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
391 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mon
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Mawlamyine | 438,861 | #5 |
| Thaton | 123,727 | #29 |
| Mudon | 89,123 | #47 |
| Thanbyuzayat | 57,208 | #66 |
| Kyaikto | 48,658 | #76 |
| Kyaikkami | 48,100 | #80 |
| Ye | 34,430 | #108 |
| Kyauktaga | 31,656 | #116 |
Cities near Martaban
FAQ
What is the population of Martaban?
Martaban has a population of 48,629 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Martaban in?
Martaban is located in Mon, Myanmar.
Is Martaban the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 391 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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