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Nay Pyi Taw overview
Nay Pyi Taw (orange) and the other large cities of Myanmar
Nay Pyi Taw lies in Myanmar at 19.75°N, 96.13°E, about 122 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Yangon (UTC+6:30); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is smaller than Mandalay (1,208,099) and larger than Mawlamyine (438,861). The largest city in Myanmar is Yangon with 4,477,638 people.
The nearest large city is Taungoo, about 95 km away, followed by Thayetmyo (110 km).
Myanmar as a whole has a live population of 55,283,666 (+0.6% a year) and ranks #27 of 238 countries — see the Myanmar population page for the full statistics and the Myanmar atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Nay Pyi Taw
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Taungoo Bago Region | 95 km | 106,945 |
| Thayetmyo Magway | 110 km | 98,185 |
| Meiktila Mandalay Region | 129 km | 177,442 |
| Yawnghwe Shan State | 132 km | 188,083 |
| Magway Magway | 133 km | 96,954 |
| Pyay Bago Region | 141 km | 135,308 |
| Taunggyi Shan State | 150 km | 160,115 |
| Yenangyaung Magway | 154 km | 110,553 |
Largest cities in Myanmar
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangon | Yangon | 4,477,638 |
| 2 | Mandalay | Mandalay Region | 1,208,099 |
| 3 | Nay Pyi TawCapital | Nay Pyi Taw | 925,000 |
| 4 | Mawlamyine | Mon | 438,861 |
| 5 | Kalemyo | Sagaing Region | 348,573 |
| 6 | Bago | Bago Region | 244,376 |
| 7 | Pathein | Ayeyarwady | 237,089 |
| 8 | Yawnghwe | Shan State | 188,083 |
| 9 | Monywa | Sagaing Region | 182,011 |
| 10 | Kyaukpyu | Rakhine | 180,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nay Pyi Taw?
Nay Pyi Taw has about 925,000 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Nay Pyi Taw the capital of Myanmar?
Yes — Nay Pyi Taw is the national capital of Myanmar.
How big is Nay Pyi Taw compared with the rest of Myanmar?
Its 925,000 residents are 1.7% of the 55,283,666 people living in Myanmar today. Yangon is larger with 4,477,638 people.
Where is Nay Pyi Taw?
In Myanmar, at latitude 19.75 and longitude 96.13, 122 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Taungoo (95 km), Thayetmyo (110 km), Meiktila (129 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Nay Pyi Taw Population 2026 — Myanmar. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/myanmar/nay-pyi-taw/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/myanmar/nay-pyi-taw/">Nay Pyi Taw Population 2026 — Myanmar</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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