Nyaungdon Population 2026
Nyaungdon has a population of 40,092, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Ayeyarwady. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 112× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,092
Rank in Myanmar
#98
Coordinates
17.04°N, 95.64°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
305 km
189 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ayeyarwady
Cities near Nyaungdon
- Maubin42,439 people · ~35 km away
- Taikkyi88,000 people · ~46 km away
- Zalun21,947 people · ~49 km away
- San Chaung99,619 people · ~49 km away
- Hlaingthaya687,867 people · ~50 km away
- Mingaladon136,000 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nyaungdon?
Nyaungdon has a population of 40,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Nyaungdon in?
Nyaungdon is located in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar.
Is Nyaungdon the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 305 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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