Thanhlyin Population 2026
Thanhlyin has a population of 78,667, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Yangon. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,667
Rank in Myanmar
#52
Coordinates
16.78°N, 96.25°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
330 km
205 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yangon
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Yangon | 4,477,638 | #1 |
| Hlaingthaya | 687,867 | #4 |
| Insein | 247,675 | #7 |
| Mingaladon | 136,000 | #22 |
| Kyauktan | 132,765 | #25 |
| Mingala Tangnyunt | 132,494 | #26 |
| Set Ka Lay | 111,514 | #33 |
| San Chaung | 99,619 | #36 |
Cities near Thanhlyin
FAQ
What is the population of Thanhlyin?
Thanhlyin has a population of 78,667 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Thanhlyin in?
Thanhlyin is located in Yangon, Myanmar.
Is Thanhlyin the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 330 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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