Zalun Population 2026

Zalun has a population of 21,947, making it the #148 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Ayeyarwady. It is about 204× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,947

Rank in Myanmar

#148

Coordinates

17.48°N, 95.56°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

259 km

161 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ayeyarwady

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Pathein	237,089	#10
Hinthada	134,947	#24
Dawbon	75,325	#53
Bogale	68,938	#56
Myaungmya	58,205	#61
Kyaiklat	52,425	#71
Pyapon	47,082	#81
Wakema	42,705	#90

Cities near Zalun

Hinthada134,947 people · ~22 km away
Tharyarwady54,386 people · ~31 km away
Letpandan38,936 people · ~40 km away
Kyonpyaw23,966 people · ~43 km away
Taikkyi88,000 people · ~47 km away
Ingabu19,876 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zalun?

Zalun has a population of 21,947 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #148 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Zalun in?

Zalun is located in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar.

Is Zalun the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 259 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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