Möng Yang Population 2026

Möng Yang has a population of 117,108, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

117,108

Rank in Myanmar

#32

Coordinates

21.85°N, 99.68°E

~914 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

437 km

271 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shan State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Yawnghwe	188,083	#11
Kēng Tung	171,620	#17
Mu-se	165,022	#18
Taunggyi	160,115	#19
Lashio	131,000	#27
Heho	93,041	#40
Kalaw	93,032	#41
Tachilek	51,553	#72

Cities near Möng Yang

Kēng Tung171,620 people · ~35 km away
Möng La43,000 people · ~40 km away
Pangkham15,936 people · ~64 km away
Möng Yawng39,102 people · ~102 km away
Tangyan33,603 people · ~150 km away
Tachilek51,553 people · ~157 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Möng Yang?

Möng Yang has a population of 117,108 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Möng Yang in?

Möng Yang is located in Shan State, Myanmar.

Is Möng Yang the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 437 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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