Pathein Population 2026

Pathein has a population of 237,089, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Ayeyarwady. Roughly 0.4% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

237,089

Rank in Myanmar

#10

Coordinates

16.78°N, 94.73°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

361 km

224 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ayeyarwady

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Hinthada	134,947	#24
Dawbon	75,325	#53
Bogale	68,938	#56
Myaungmya	58,205	#61
Kyaiklat	52,425	#71
Pyapon	47,082	#81
Wakema	42,705	#90
Maubin	42,439	#91

Cities near Pathein

Myaungmya58,205 people · ~28 km away
Wakema42,705 people · ~52 km away
Labutta29,645 people · ~70 km away
Mawlamyinegyunn34,107 people · ~72 km away
Kyonpyaw23,966 people · ~76 km away
Bogale68,938 people · ~89 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pathein?

Pathein has a population of 237,089 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Pathein in?

Pathein is located in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar.

Is Pathein the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 361 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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