Mawlaik Population 2026

Mawlaik has a population of 44,540, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Sagaing Region. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 101× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,540

Rank in Myanmar

#84

Coordinates

23.64°N, 94.40°E

~129 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

469 km

291 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sagaing Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Kalemyo	348,573	#6
Monywa	182,011	#12
Shwebo	88,914	#48
Sagaing	78,739	#51
Tamu	43,737	#86
Kyauktan	42,778	#89
Tatkon	41,683	#95
Katha	26,732	#127

Cities near Mawlaik

Kalemyo348,573 people · ~61 km away
Tamu43,737 people · ~65 km away
Kanbalu25,022 people · ~124 km away
Tatkon41,683 people · ~134 km away
Hakha24,926 people · ~137 km away
Ye-u20,458 people · ~143 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mawlaik?

Mawlaik has a population of 44,540 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Mawlaik in?

Mawlaik is located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Is Mawlaik the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 469 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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