Yamethin Population 2026

Yamethin has a population of 59,867, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Mandalay Region. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

59,867

Rank in Myanmar

#59

Coordinates

20.43°N, 96.14°E

~203 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

76 km

47 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mandalay Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Mandalay	1,208,099	#2
Amarapura	237,618	#9
Meiktila	177,442	#15
Myingyan	141,713	#20
Pyin Oo Lwin	117,303	#31
Mogok	89,855	#44
Kyaukse	50,480	#74
Nyaung-U	48,528	#78

Cities near Yamethin

Pyawbwe32,214 people · ~20 km away
Kalaw93,032 people · ~50 km away
Meiktila177,442 people · ~58 km away
Aungban30,982 people · ~58 km away
Wundwin32,558 people · ~75 km away
Nay Pyi Taw925,000 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yamethin?

Yamethin has a population of 59,867 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Yamethin in?

Yamethin is located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar.

Is Yamethin the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 76 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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