Taungdwingyi Population 2026

Taungdwingyi has a population of 70,094, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Magway. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

70,094

Rank in Myanmar

#54

Coordinates

20.01°N, 95.55°E

~143 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

68 km

42 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Magway

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Pakokku	126,938	#28
Yenangyaung	110,553	#34
Thayetmyo	98,185	#37
Magway	96,954	#39
Chauk	90,870	#43
Myaydo	57,395	#64
Minbu	57,342	#65
Yesagyo	23,329	#143

Cities near Taungdwingyi

Magway96,954 people · ~66 km away
Nay Pyi Taw925,000 people · ~68 km away
Lewe30,208 people · ~72 km away
Minbu57,342 people · ~73 km away
Pyinmana97,409 people · ~75 km away
Yamethin59,867 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Taungdwingyi?

Taungdwingyi has a population of 70,094 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Taungdwingyi in?

Taungdwingyi is located in Magway, Myanmar.

Is Taungdwingyi the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 68 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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