Myitkyina Population 2026

Myitkyina has a population of 90,894, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Kachin State. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

90,894

Rank in Myanmar

#42

Coordinates

25.38°N, 97.40°E

~147 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

640 km

397 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kachin State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Lakang	85,423	#50
Hpākān	60,123	#58
Shwegu	58,696	#60
Bhamo	54,721	#68
Mohnyin	33,290	#112
Danai	31,998	#115
Mogaung	25,012	#130
Hopin	23,352	#142

Cities near Myitkyina

Mogaung25,012 people · ~47 km away
Lakang85,423 people · ~83 km away
Hopin23,352 people · ~98 km away
Hpākān60,123 people · ~112 km away
Mohnyin33,290 people · ~123 km away
Bhamo54,721 people · ~127 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Myitkyina?

Myitkyina has a population of 90,894 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Myitkyina in?

Myitkyina is located in Kachin State, Myanmar.

Is Myitkyina the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 640 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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