Paung Population 2026
Paung has a population of 29,434, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Mon. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 152× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,434
Rank in Myanmar
#121
Coordinates
16.62°N, 97.46°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
375 km
233 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mon
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Mawlamyine | 438,861 | #5 |
| Thaton | 123,727 | #29 |
| Mudon | 89,123 | #47 |
| Thanbyuzayat | 57,208 | #66 |
| Kyaikto | 48,658 | #76 |
| Martaban | 48,629 | #77 |
| Kyaikkami | 48,100 | #80 |
| Ye | 34,430 | #108 |
Cities near Paung
FAQ
What is the population of Paung?
Paung has a population of 29,434 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Paung in?
Paung is located in Mon, Myanmar.
Is Paung the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 375 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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