Tangyan Population 2026
Tangyan has a population of 33,603, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 133× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,603
Rank in Myanmar
#110
Coordinates
22.49°N, 98.39°E
~941 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
385 km
239 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shan State
Cities near Tangyan
FAQ
What is the population of Tangyan?
Tangyan has a population of 33,603 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Tangyan in?
Tangyan is located in Shan State, Myanmar.
Is Tangyan the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 385 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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