Ye-u Population 2026

Ye-u has a population of 20,458, making it the #149 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Sagaing Region. It is about 219× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,458

Rank in Myanmar

#149

Coordinates

22.77°N, 95.43°E

~109 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

344 km

214 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sagaing Region

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Kalemyo	348,573	#6
Monywa	182,011	#12
Shwebo	88,914	#48
Sagaing	78,739	#51
Mawlaik	44,540	#84
Tamu	43,737	#86
Kyauktan	42,778	#89
Tatkon	41,683	#95

Cities near Ye-u

Shwebo88,914 people · ~35 km away
Kanbalu25,022 people · ~49 km away
Monywa182,011 people · ~79 km away
Madaya24,234 people · ~93 km away
Mandalay1,208,099 people · ~111 km away
Mogok89,855 people · ~112 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ye-u?

Ye-u has a population of 20,458 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #149 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Ye-u in?

Ye-u is located in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Is Ye-u the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 344 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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