Thanlyin Population 2026
Thanlyin has a population of 69,448, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Yangon. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
69,448
Rank in Myanmar
#55
Coordinates
16.77°N, 96.25°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
331 km
206 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 Thanlyin
FAQ
What is the population of Thanlyin?
Thanlyin has a population of 69,448 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Thanlyin in?
Thanlyin is located in Yangon, Myanmar.
Is Thanlyin the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 331 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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