Shwebo Population 2026

Shwebo has a population of 88,914, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Sagaing Region. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

88,914

Rank in Myanmar

#48

Coordinates

22.57°N, 95.70°E

~111 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

317 km

197 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sagaing Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Kalemyo	348,573	#6
Monywa	182,011	#12
Sagaing	78,739	#51
Mawlaik	44,540	#84
Tamu	43,737	#86
Kyauktan	42,778	#89
Tatkon	41,683	#95
Katha	26,732	#127

Cities near Shwebo

Ye-u20,458 people · ~35 km away
Madaya24,234 people · ~58 km away
Kanbalu25,022 people · ~73 km away
Mandalay1,208,099 people · ~77 km away
Monywa182,011 people · ~77 km away
Amarapura237,618 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shwebo?

Shwebo has a population of 88,914 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Shwebo in?

Shwebo is located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Is Shwebo the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 317 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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