Panglong Population 2026

Panglong has a population of 27,115, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. It is about 165× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,115

Rank in Myanmar

#125

Coordinates

24.10°N, 98.31°E

~921 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

534 km

332 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 Panglong

Mu-se165,022 people · ~43 km away
Laukkai23,435 people · ~64 km away
Namhkam33,382 people · ~71 km away
Kutkai24,963 people · ~81 km away
Bhamo54,721 people · ~111 km away
Lakang85,423 people · ~130 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Panglong?

Panglong has a population of 27,115 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Panglong in?

Panglong is located in Shan State, Myanmar.

Is Panglong the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 534 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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