Mu-se Population 2026
Mu-se has a population of 165,022, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. Roughly 0.3% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
165,022
Rank in Myanmar
#18
Coordinates
24.00°N, 97.90°E
~828 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
507 km
315 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shan State
Cities near Mu-se
FAQ
What is the population of Mu-se?
Mu-se has a population of 165,022 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Mu-se in?
Mu-se is located in Shan State, Myanmar.
Is Mu-se the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 507 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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