Payathonzu Population 2026

Payathonzu has a population of 27,311, making it the #124 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Kayin State. It is about 164× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,311

Rank in Myanmar

#124

Coordinates

15.32°N, 98.39°E

~279 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

547 km

340 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kayin State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Hpa-An	50,000	#75
Kawkareik	48,468	#79
Myawaddy	45,000	#83

Cities near Payathonzu

Ye34,430 people · ~58 km away
Thanbyuzayat57,208 people · ~101 km away
Kyaikkami48,100 people · ~122 km away
Mudon89,123 people · ~126 km away
Kawkareik48,468 people · ~139 km away
Dawei136,783 people · ~139 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Payathonzu?

Payathonzu has a population of 27,311 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #124 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Payathonzu in?

Payathonzu is located in Kayin State, Myanmar.

Is Payathonzu the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 547 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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