Setsan Population 2026
Setsan has a population of 15,111, making it the #159 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Yangon. It is about 296× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,111
Rank in Myanmar
#159
Coordinates
16.81°N, 96.11°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
326 km
202 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 Setsan
- Set Ka Lay111,514 people · ~0 km away
- Sangyoung89,618 people · ~2 km away
- Myenigon18,614 people · ~2 km away
- Yangon4,477,638 people · ~5 km away
- Mingala Tangnyunt132,494 people · ~7 km away
- Hlaingthaya687,867 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Setsan?
Setsan has a population of 15,111 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #159 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Setsan in?
Setsan is located in Yangon, Myanmar.
Is Setsan the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 326 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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