Yenangyaung Population 2026
Yenangyaung has a population of 110,553, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Magway. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
110,553
Rank in Myanmar
#34
Coordinates
20.47°N, 94.87°E
~56 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
154 km
96 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Magway
Cities near Yenangyaung
- Minbu57,342 people · ~32 km away
- Magway96,954 people · ~36 km away
- Chauk90,870 people · ~49 km away
- Kyaukpadaung42,817 people · ~50 km away
- Nyaung-U48,528 people · ~82 km away
- Taungdwingyi70,094 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yenangyaung?
Yenangyaung has a population of 110,553 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Yenangyaung in?
Yenangyaung is located in Magway, Myanmar.
Is Yenangyaung the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 154 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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