Pangkham Population 2026

Pangkham has a population of 15,936, making it the #155 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. It is about 281× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,936

Rank in Myanmar

#155

Coordinates

22.18°N, 99.17°E

~519 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

416 km

258 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 Pangkham

Möng Yang117,108 people · ~64 km away
Tangyan33,603 people · ~87 km away
Kēng Tung171,620 people · ~99 km away
Möng La43,000 people · ~104 km away
Möng Yawng39,102 people · ~166 km away
Lashio131,000 people · ~168 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pangkham?

Pangkham has a population of 15,936 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #155 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Pangkham in?

Pangkham is located in Shan State, Myanmar.

Is Pangkham the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 416 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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