Mrauk U Population 2026
Mrauk U has a population of 36,139, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Rakhine. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 124× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,139
Rank in Myanmar
#107
Coordinates
20.59°N, 93.19°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
321 km
199 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rakhine
Cities near Mrauk U
FAQ
What is the population of Mrauk U?
Mrauk U has a population of 36,139 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Mrauk U in?
Mrauk U is located in Rakhine, Myanmar.
Is Mrauk U the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 321 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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