Taungup Population 2026

Taungup has a population of 26,854, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Rakhine. It is about 167× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,854

Rank in Myanmar

#126

Coordinates

18.86°N, 94.24°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

222 km

138 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rakhine

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Kyaukpyu	180,000	#13
Sittwe	177,743	#14
Ann	119,714	#30
Gwa	66,015	#57
Buthidaung Town	55,545	#67
Manaung	50,680	#73
Mrauk U	36,139	#107
Kyeintali	23,581	#140

Cities near Taungup

Manaung50,680 people · ~54 km away
Kyaukpyu180,000 people · ~96 km away
Kyeintali23,581 people · ~98 km away
Pyay135,308 people · ~103 km away
Ann119,714 people · ~106 km away
Thayetmyo98,185 people · ~112 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Taungup?

Taungup has a population of 26,854 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Taungup in?

Taungup is located in Rakhine, Myanmar.

Is Taungup the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 222 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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