Myanaung Population 2026

Myanaung has a population of 42,252, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Ayeyarwady. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 106× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,252

Rank in Myanmar

#93

Coordinates

18.29°N, 95.32°E

~26 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

183 km

114 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ayeyarwady

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Pathein	237,089	#10
Hinthada	134,947	#24
Dawbon	75,325	#53
Bogale	68,938	#56
Myaungmya	58,205	#61
Kyaiklat	52,425	#71
Pyapon	47,082	#81
Wakema	42,705	#90

Cities near Myanaung

Paungde36,971 people · ~30 km away
Zigon15,233 people · ~32 km away
Ingabu19,876 people · ~53 km away
Pyay135,308 people · ~60 km away
Letpandan38,936 people · ~72 km away
Hinthada134,947 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Myanaung?

Myanaung has a population of 42,252 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Myanaung in?

Myanaung is located in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar.

Is Myanaung the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 183 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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