Pyay Population 2026
Pyay has a population of 135,308, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Bago Region. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
135,308
Rank in Myanmar
#23
Coordinates
18.82°N, 95.22°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
141 km
88 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bago Region
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Bago | 244,376 | #8 |
| Taungoo | 106,945 | #35 |
| Nyaunglebin | 89,626 | #45 |
| Tharyarwady | 54,386 | #69 |
| Pyu | 40,386 | #96 |
| Letpandan | 38,936 | #102 |
| Daik-u | 38,477 | #104 |
| Thanatpin | 38,059 | #105 |
Cities near Pyay
FAQ
What is the population of Pyay?
Pyay has a population of 135,308 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Pyay in?
Pyay is located in Bago Region, Myanmar.
Is Pyay the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 141 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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