Nay Pyi Taw Population 2026 capital

Nay Pyi Taw has a population of 925,000, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Nay Pyi Taw. Roughly 1.7% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 4.8× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city. Nay Pyi Taw is the capital of Myanmar.

Location of Nay Pyi Taw. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

925,000

Rank in Myanmar

Coordinates

19.75°N, 96.13°E

~122 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Other big cities in Nay Pyi Taw

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Pyinmana	97,409	#38
Lewe	30,208	#118

Cities near Nay Pyi Taw

Pyinmana97,409 people · ~8 km away
Lewe30,208 people · ~12 km away
Taungdwingyi70,094 people · ~68 km away
Yedashe24,420 people · ~69 km away
Yamethin59,867 people · ~76 km away
Pyawbwe32,214 people · ~95 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nay Pyi Taw?

Nay Pyi Taw has a population of 925,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Nay Pyi Taw in?

Nay Pyi Taw is located in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.

Is Nay Pyi Taw the capital of Myanmar?

Yes, Nay Pyi Taw is the capital of Myanmar.

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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