Mogaung Population 2026

Mogaung has a population of 25,012, making it the #130 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Kachin State. It is about 179× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,012

Rank in Myanmar

#130

Coordinates

25.31°N, 96.94°E

~150 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

624 km

388 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kachin State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Myitkyina	90,894	#42
Lakang	85,423	#50
Hpākān	60,123	#58
Shwegu	58,696	#60
Bhamo	54,721	#68
Mohnyin	33,290	#112
Danai	31,998	#115
Hopin	23,352	#142

Cities near Mogaung

Myitkyina90,894 people · ~47 km away
Hopin23,352 people · ~54 km away
Hpākān60,123 people · ~71 km away
Lakang85,423 people · ~76 km away
Mohnyin33,290 people · ~82 km away
Danai31,998 people · ~119 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mogaung?

Mogaung has a population of 25,012 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #130 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Mogaung in?

Mogaung is located in Kachin State, Myanmar.

Is Mogaung the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 624 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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