San Chaung Population 2026
San Chaung has a population of 99,619, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Yangon. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,619
Rank in Myanmar
#36
Coordinates
17.10°N, 96.10°E
~12 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
295 km
183 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yangon
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Yangon | 4,477,638 | #1 |
| Hlaingthaya | 687,867 | #4 |
| Insein | 247,675 | #7 |
| Mingaladon | 136,000 | #22 |
| Kyauktan | 132,765 | #25 |
| Mingala Tangnyunt | 132,494 | #26 |
| Set Ka Lay | 111,514 | #33 |
| Sangyoung | 89,618 | #46 |
Cities near San Chaung
- Mingaladon136,000 people · ~19 km away
- Insein247,675 people · ~23 km away
- Hlaingthaya687,867 people · ~27 km away
- Taikkyi88,000 people · ~28 km away
- Set Ka Lay111,514 people · ~31 km away
- Setsan15,111 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Chaung?
San Chaung has a population of 99,619 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is San Chaung in?
San Chaung is located in Yangon, Myanmar.
Is San Chaung the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 295 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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