Sagaing Population 2026

Sagaing has a population of 78,739, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Sagaing Region. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

78,739

Rank in Myanmar

#51

Coordinates

21.88°N, 95.98°E

~75 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

238 km

148 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sagaing Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Kalemyo	348,573	#6
Monywa	182,011	#12
Shwebo	88,914	#48
Mawlaik	44,540	#84
Tamu	43,737	#86
Kyauktan	42,778	#89
Tatkon	41,683	#95
Katha	26,732	#127

Cities near Sagaing

Amarapura237,618 people · ~8 km away
Mandalay1,208,099 people · ~15 km away
Kyaukse50,480 people · ~34 km away
Madaya24,234 people · ~39 km away
Pyin Oo Lwin117,303 people · ~52 km away
Myingyan141,713 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sagaing?

Sagaing has a population of 78,739 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Sagaing in?

Sagaing is located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Is Sagaing the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 238 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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