Sittwe Population 2026

Sittwe has a population of 177,743, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Rakhine. Roughly 0.3% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

177,743

Rank in Myanmar

#14

Coordinates

20.15°N, 92.90°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

341 km

212 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rakhine

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Kyaukpyu	180,000	#13
Ann	119,714	#30
Gwa	66,015	#57
Buthidaung Town	55,545	#67
Manaung	50,680	#73
Mrauk U	36,139	#107
Taungup	26,854	#126
Kyeintali	23,581	#140

Cities near Sittwe

Mrauk U36,139 people · ~58 km away
Kyauktaw19,492 people · ~78 km away
Buthidaung Town55,545 people · ~90 km away
Kyaukpyu180,000 people · ~105 km away
Ann119,714 people · ~126 km away
Manaung50,680 people · ~168 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sittwe?

Sittwe has a population of 177,743 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Sittwe in?

Sittwe is located in Rakhine, Myanmar.

Is Sittwe the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 341 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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