Mohnyin Population 2026

Mohnyin has a population of 33,290, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Kachin State. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 135× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,290

Rank in Myanmar

#112

Coordinates

24.78°N, 96.37°E

~216 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

560 km

348 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
Danai	31,998	#115
Mogaung	25,012	#130
Hopin	23,352	#142

Cities near Mohnyin

Hopin23,352 people · ~29 km away
Katha26,732 people · ~67 km away
Kyauktan42,778 people · ~73 km away
Shwegu58,696 people · ~75 km away
Mogaung25,012 people · ~82 km away
Lakang85,423 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mohnyin?

Mohnyin has a population of 33,290 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Mohnyin in?

Mohnyin is located in Kachin State, Myanmar.

Is Mohnyin the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 560 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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