Taungoo Population 2026
Taungoo has a population of 106,945, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Bago Region. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
106,945
Rank in Myanmar
#35
Coordinates
18.94°N, 96.43°E
~56 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
95 km
59 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bago Region
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Bago | 244,376 | #8 |
| Pyay | 135,308 | #23 |
| Nyaunglebin | 89,626 | #45 |
| Tharyarwady | 54,386 | #69 |
| Pyu | 40,386 | #96 |
| Letpandan | 38,936 | #102 |
| Daik-u | 38,477 | #104 |
| Thanatpin | 38,059 | #105 |
Cities near Taungoo
FAQ
What is the population of Taungoo?
Taungoo has a population of 106,945 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Taungoo in?
Taungoo is located in Bago Region, Myanmar.
Is Taungoo the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 95 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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