Most Dense in Myanmar

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Myanmar

1 Sangyoung 17 6,739,216/mi²
2 Myenigon 17 6,739,216/mi²
3 Hledan 17 1,862,873/mi²
4 Lashio 11 103,766/mi²
5 Mingala Tangnyunt 17 43,158/mi²
6 Kyimyindine 17 38,991/mi²
7 Set Ka Lay 17 38,991/mi²
8 Pakokku 15 31,343/mi²
9 Yangon 17 30,910/mi²
10 Hlaingthaya 17 29,713/mi²
11 Ahlone 17 25,276/mi²
12 Mandalay 08 19,373/mi²
13 Pazundaung 17 18,838/mi²
14 Insein 17 16,860/mi²
15 Botataung 17 12,995/mi²
16 Myingyan 08 12,994/mi²
17 Tamu 10 10,219/mi²
18 Mingaladon 17 8,564/mi²
19 Hsenwi 11 6,522/mi²
20 Möng Yang 11 5,912/mi²
21 Setsan 17 5,284/mi²
22 Laukkai 11 4,913/mi²
23 Mawlamyine 13 3,391/mi²
24 Thanhlyin 17 3,368/mi²
25 Kutkai 11 3,267/mi²
26 Seikgyi 17 2,308/mi²
27 Ywar Ma West 17 2,090/mi²
28 Nyaung 17 1,893/mi²
29 Oke Kan 17 1,823/mi²
30 Kanaungto 17 1,653/mi²
31 Pawgan 17 1,633/mi²
32 Sinngu 17 1,556/mi²
33 Da Nyin Kone 17 1,544/mi²
34 Saw Bwar Gyi Kone 17 1,417/mi²
35 Hpa-An 05 1,383/mi²
36 Thanlyin 17 1,329/mi²
37 Taung Thu Kone 17 1,317/mi²
38 Aung San 17 1,263/mi²
39 Myo Thit Ka 17 1,259/mi²
40 Shwe Lin Ban 17 1,240/mi²
41 Ywar Ma East 17 1,115/mi²
42 Kyo Kone East 17 1,108/mi²
43 Kan Nar Middle 17 1,048/mi²
44 Zee Kone 17 1,026/mi²
45 Ah Lel 17 1,002/mi²
46 Pathein 03 942/mi²
47 Bago 16 935/mi²
48 Taunggyi 11 889/mi²
49 Myitkyina 04 845/mi²
50 Nant Thar Kone 17 838/mi²
51 Kyo Kone West 17 834/mi²
52 Thin Gan Kyun Gyi 17 767/mi²
53 Ywar Ma Middle 17 742/mi²
54 Yenangyaung 15 736/mi²
55 Okpo 17 733/mi²
56 Shwenatha 17 724/mi²
57 Myeik 12 714/mi²
58 Monywa 10 703/mi²
59 Shan Chaung 17 688/mi²
60 Kan Nar West 17 645/mi²
61 Kalagyisu 17 640/mi²
62 Zay Kone East 17 635/mi²
63 Meiktila 08 596/mi²
64 Hlaw Kar 17 583/mi²
65 Kēng Tung 11 580/mi²
66 Kasin 17 577/mi²
67 Mu-se 11 567/mi²
68 Peinnegon 17 560/mi²
69 Ah Twin Pa Dan 17 560/mi²
70 Pauk Kone 17 540/mi²
71 Myo Thit Ga 17 536/mi²
72 Kyan Khin Su 17 482/mi²
73 Dawei 12 476/mi²
75 Ah Pyin Pa Dan 17 463/mi²
76 Pyay 16 447/mi²
77 Hinthada 03 445/mi²
78 Thaton 13 429/mi²
79 Min Ga Lar Don Zay 17 427/mi²
80 San Chaung 17 419/mi²
81 Kone Ta La Paung 17 410/mi²
82 Pyin Oo Lwin 08 397/mi²
83 Kyauktan 17 396/mi²
84 Sittwe 01 337/mi²
85 Magway 15 324/mi²
86 Kalaw 11 312/mi²
87 Mogok 08 306/mi²
88 Shwebo 10 302/mi²
89 Kyaung Kone 17 280/mi²
90 Kalemyo 10 279/mi²
91 Kyaukpyu 01 260/mi²
92 Dawbon 03 257/mi²
93 Nwe Khway 17 256/mi²
94 Pyin Ma Pin 17 254/mi²
95 Thayetmyo 15 248/mi²
96 Nyaunglebin 16 245/mi²
97 Sagaing 10 237/mi²
98 Taw Taik 17 225/mi²
99 Yawnghwe 11 214/mi²
100 Chauk 15 211/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Myanmar pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Sangyoung leads with 6,739,216 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Sangyoung has 6,739,216 people per square mile - that's roughly 10,530 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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