Shwegu Population 2026

Shwegu has a population of 58,696, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Kachin State. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

58,696

Rank in Myanmar

#60

Coordinates

24.23°N, 96.79°E

~119 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

503 km

312 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kachin State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Myitkyina	90,894	#42
Lakang	85,423	#50
Hpākān	60,123	#58
Bhamo	54,721	#68
Mohnyin	33,290	#112
Danai	31,998	#115
Mogaung	25,012	#130
Hopin	23,352	#142

Cities near Shwegu

Bhamo54,721 people · ~45 km away
Katha26,732 people · ~46 km away
Lakang85,423 people · ~63 km away
Mohnyin33,290 people · ~75 km away
Hopin23,352 people · ~89 km away
Kyauktan42,778 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shwegu?

Shwegu has a population of 58,696 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Shwegu in?

Shwegu is located in Kachin State, Myanmar.

Is Shwegu the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 503 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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