Namhkam Population 2026

Namhkam has a population of 33,382, making it the #111 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 134× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,382

Rank in Myanmar

#111

Coordinates

23.83°N, 97.68°E

~762 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

482 km

299 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shan State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Yawnghwe	188,083	#11
Kēng Tung	171,620	#17
Mu-se	165,022	#18
Taunggyi	160,115	#19
Lashio	131,000	#27
Möng Yang	117,108	#32
Heho	93,041	#40
Kalaw	93,032	#41

Cities near Namhkam

Mu-se165,022 people · ~29 km away
Kutkai24,963 people · ~49 km away
Bhamo54,721 people · ~65 km away
Panglong27,115 people · ~71 km away
Lashio131,000 people · ~100 km away
Shwegu58,696 people · ~100 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Namhkam?

Namhkam has a population of 33,382 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #111 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Namhkam in?

Namhkam is located in Shan State, Myanmar.

Is Namhkam the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 482 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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