Möng La Population 2026
Möng La has a population of 43,000, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,000
Rank in Myanmar
#87
Coordinates
21.67°N, 100.01°E
~639 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
457 km
284 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shan State
Cities near Möng La
FAQ
What is the population of Möng La?
Möng La has a population of 43,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Möng La in?
Möng La is located in Shan State, Myanmar.
Is Möng La the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 457 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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