Pyu Population 2026
Pyu has a population of 40,386, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Bago Region. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,386
Rank in Myanmar
#96
Coordinates
18.48°N, 96.44°E
~55 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
144 km
89 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bago Region
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Bago | 244,376 | #8 |
| Pyay | 135,308 | #23 |
| Taungoo | 106,945 | #35 |
| Nyaunglebin | 89,626 | #45 |
| Tharyarwady | 54,386 | #69 |
| Letpandan | 38,936 | #102 |
| Daik-u | 38,477 | #104 |
| Thanatpin | 38,059 | #105 |
Cities near Pyu
FAQ
What is the population of Pyu?
Pyu has a population of 40,386 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Pyu in?
Pyu is located in Bago Region, Myanmar.
Is Pyu the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 144 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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