Nansang Population 2026

Nansang has a population of 23,792, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. It is about 188× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,792

Rank in Myanmar

#139

Coordinates

20.89°N, 97.72°E

~956 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

209 km

130 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 Nansang

Taunggyi160,115 people · ~71 km away
Yawnghwe188,083 people · ~85 km away
Heho93,041 people · ~95 km away
Aungban30,982 people · ~115 km away
Kalaw93,032 people · ~123 km away
Loikaw17,293 people · ~145 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nansang?

Nansang has a population of 23,792 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Nansang in?

Nansang is located in Shan State, Myanmar.

Is Nansang the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 209 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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