Myingyan Population 2026

Myingyan has a population of 141,713, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Mandalay Region. Roughly 0.3% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

141,713

Rank in Myanmar

#20

Coordinates

21.46°N, 95.39°E

~76 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

206 km

128 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mandalay Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Mandalay	1,208,099	#2
Amarapura	237,618	#9
Meiktila	177,442	#15
Pyin Oo Lwin	117,303	#31
Mogok	89,855	#44
Yamethin	59,867	#59
Kyaukse	50,480	#74
Nyaung-U	48,528	#78

Cities near Myingyan

Yesagyo23,329 people · ~24 km away
Pakokku126,938 people · ~34 km away
Nyaung-U48,528 people · ~57 km away
Kyaukpadaung42,817 people · ~74 km away
Monywa182,011 people · ~77 km away
Sagaing78,739 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Myingyan?

Myingyan has a population of 141,713 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Myingyan in?

Myingyan is located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar.

Is Myingyan the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 206 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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