Sangyoung Population 2026
Sangyoung has a population of 89,618, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Yangon. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,618
Rank in Myanmar
#46
Coordinates
16.81°N, 96.13°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
327 km
203 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 |
| San Chaung | 99,619 | #36 |
Cities near Sangyoung
- Myenigon18,614 people · ~0 km away
- Setsan15,111 people · ~2 km away
- Set Ka Lay111,514 people · ~2 km away
- Yangon4,477,638 people · ~2 km away
- Mingala Tangnyunt132,494 people · ~5 km away
- Hlaingthaya687,867 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sangyoung?
Sangyoung has a population of 89,618 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Sangyoung in?
Sangyoung is located in Yangon, Myanmar.
Is Sangyoung the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 327 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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