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Yangon overview
Yangon (orange) and the other large cities of Myanmar
Yangon lies in Myanmar at 16.81°N, 96.16°E, about 30 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Yangon (UTC+6:30); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Myanmar: the next largest cities are Mandalay (1,208,099), Nay Pyi Taw (925,000), Mawlamyine (438,861). Together, the three largest cities hold 12% of the national population.
The national capital, Nay Pyi Taw, is about 327 km away; the nearest large city is Bago, 68 km from Yangon.
Myanmar as a whole has a live population of 55,282,252 (+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 Yangon
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bago Bago Region | 68 km | 244,376 |
| Hinthada Ayeyarwady | 120 km | 134,947 |
| Thaton Mon | 130 km | 123,727 |
| Pathein Ayeyarwady | 152 km | 237,089 |
| Mawlamyine Mon | 161 km | 438,861 |
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 Yangon?
Yangon has about 4,477,638 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Yangon the capital of Myanmar?
No. The capital of Myanmar is Nay Pyi Taw (925,000 people), about 327 km away. Yangon is the largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Yangon compared with the rest of Myanmar?
Its 4,477,638 residents are 8.1% of the 55,282,252 people living in Myanmar today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Yangon?
In Myanmar, at latitude 16.81 and longitude 96.16, 30 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Bago (68 km), Hinthada (120 km), Thaton (130 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Yangon Population 2026 — Myanmar. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/myanmar/yangon/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/myanmar/yangon/">Yangon 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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