Tamu Population 2026

Tamu has a population of 43,737, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Sagaing Region. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,737

Rank in Myanmar

#86

Coordinates

24.22°N, 94.31°E

~178 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

531 km

330 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sagaing Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Kalemyo	348,573	#6
Monywa	182,011	#12
Shwebo	88,914	#48
Sagaing	78,739	#51
Mawlaik	44,540	#84
Kyauktan	42,778	#89
Tatkon	41,683	#95
Katha	26,732	#127

Cities near Tamu

Mawlaik44,540 people · ~65 km away
Tatkon41,683 people · ~93 km away
Kalemyo348,573 people · ~117 km away
Kyauktan42,778 people · ~161 km away
Kanbalu25,022 people · ~167 km away
Hakha24,926 people · ~189 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tamu?

Tamu has a population of 43,737 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Tamu in?

Tamu is located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Is Tamu the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 531 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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