Tachilek Population 2026

Tachilek has a population of 51,553, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

51,553

Rank in Myanmar

#72

Coordinates

20.45°N, 99.88°E

~402 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

399 km

248 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shan State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Yawnghwe	188,083	#11
Kēng Tung	171,620	#17
Mu-se	165,022	#18
Taunggyi	160,115	#19
Lashio	131,000	#27
Möng Yang	117,108	#32
Heho	93,041	#40
Kalaw	93,032	#41

Cities near Tachilek

Möng Yawng39,102 people · ~95 km away
Kēng Tung171,620 people · ~132 km away
Möng La43,000 people · ~137 km away
Möng Yang117,108 people · ~157 km away
Pangkham15,936 people · ~206 km away
Nansang23,792 people · ~231 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tachilek?

Tachilek has a population of 51,553 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Tachilek in?

Tachilek is located in Shan State, Myanmar.

Is Tachilek the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 399 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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