Yangon Population 2026
Yangon has a population of 4,477,638, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Yangon. Roughly 8.1% of Myanmar's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
4,477,638
Rank in Myanmar
#1
Coordinates
16.81°N, 96.16°E
~30 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
327 km
203 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yangon
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sangyoung | 89,618 | #46 |
Cities near Yangon
- Myenigon18,614 people · ~2 km away
- Sangyoung89,618 people · ~2 km away
- Mingala Tangnyunt132,494 people · ~3 km away
- Setsan15,111 people · ~5 km away
- Set Ka Lay111,514 people · ~5 km away
- Thanhlyin78,667 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yangon?
Yangon has a population of 4,477,638 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Yangon in?
Yangon is located in Yangon, Myanmar.
Is Yangon the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 327 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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