Monywa Population 2026

Monywa has a population of 182,011, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Sagaing Region. Roughly 0.3% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

182,011

Rank in Myanmar

#12

Coordinates

22.11°N, 95.14°E

~81 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

282 km

175 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sagaing Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Kalemyo	348,573	#6
Shwebo	88,914	#48
Sagaing	78,739	#51
Mawlaik	44,540	#84
Tamu	43,737	#86
Kyauktan	42,778	#89
Tatkon	41,683	#95
Katha	26,732	#127

Cities near Monywa

Yesagyo23,329 people · ~54 km away
Myingyan141,713 people · ~77 km away
Shwebo88,914 people · ~77 km away
Ye-u20,458 people · ~79 km away
Pakokku126,938 people · ~86 km away
Sagaing78,739 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Monywa?

Monywa has a population of 182,011 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Monywa in?

Monywa is located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Is Monywa the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 282 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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