Most Dense in Myanmar

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Myanmar

1 Lashio 11 90,972/mi²

2 Sangyoung 17 87,861/mi²

3 Mingala Tangnyunt 17 43,158/mi²

4 Kyimyindine 17 38,991/mi²

5 Set Ka Lay 17 38,991/mi²

6 Pakokku 15 31,343/mi²

7 Hlaingthaya 17 29,713/mi²

8 Ahlone 17 25,276/mi²

9 Yangon 17 20,134/mi²

10 Mandalay 08 19,097/mi²

11 Pazundaung 17 18,838/mi²

12 Myenigon 17 18,249/mi²

13 Insein 17 16,860/mi²

14 Myingyan 08 14,886/mi²

15 Botataung 17 12,995/mi²

16 Tamu 10 10,219/mi²

17 Mingaladon 17 8,564/mi²

18 Hsenwi 11 6,522/mi²

19 Möng Yang 11 5,912/mi²

20 Setsan 17 5,284/mi²

21 Mawlamyine 13 5,142/mi²

22 Laukkai 11 4,913/mi²

23 Thanhlyin 17 3,368/mi²

24 Kutkai 11 3,267/mi²

25 Hledan 17 2,331/mi²

26 Seikgyi 17 2,308/mi²

27 Amarapura 08 2,109/mi²

28 Ywar Ma West 17 2,090/mi²

29 Nyaung 17 1,893/mi²

30 Oke Kan 17 1,823/mi²

31 Kanaungto 17 1,653/mi²

32 Pawgan 17 1,633/mi²

33 Sinngu 17 1,556/mi²

34 Da Nyin Kone 17 1,544/mi²

35 Saw Bwar Gyi Kone 17 1,417/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 Nant Thar Kone 17 838/mi²

47 Kyo Kone West 17 834/mi²

48 Bago 16 804/mi²

49 Pathein 03 778/mi²

50 Thin Gan Kyun Gyi 17 767/mi²

51 Ywar Ma Middle 17 742/mi²

52 Yenangyaung 15 736/mi²

53 Okpo 17 733/mi²

54 Shwenatha 17 724/mi²

55 Shan Chaung 17 688/mi²

56 Kan Nar West 17 645/mi²

57 Kalagyisu 17 640/mi²

58 Zay Kone East 17 635/mi²

59 Monywa 10 617/mi²

60 Meiktila 08 596/mi²

61 Sittwe 01 594/mi²

62 Hlaw Kar 17 583/mi²

63 Kēng Tung 11 580/mi²

64 Kasin 17 577/mi²

65 Mu-se 11 567/mi²

66 Peinnegon 17 560/mi²

67 Ah Twin Pa Dan 17 560/mi²

68 Myeik 12 557/mi²

69 Pauk Kone 17 540/mi²

70 Taunggyi 11 538/mi²

71 Myo Thit Ga 17 536/mi²

72 Kyan Khin Su 17 482/mi²

73 Pyan Lel Nay Yar Cha Htar Ye 17 475/mi²

74 Ah Pyin Pa Dan 17 463/mi²

75 Pyay 16 449/mi²

76 Hinthada 03 445/mi²

77 Dawei 12 443/mi²

78 Min Ga Lar Don Zay 17 427/mi²

79 San Chaung 17 419/mi²

80 Kone Ta La Paung 17 410/mi²

81 Thaton 13 406/mi²

82 Pyin Oo Lwin 08 397/mi²

83 Kyauktan 17 396/mi²

84 Kalemyo 10 386/mi²

85 Nay Pyi Taw 18 340/mi²

86 Magway 15 324/mi²

87 Myitkyina 04 316/mi²

88 Kalaw 11 312/mi²

89 Mogok 08 306/mi²

90 Shwebo 10 302/mi²

91 Kyaung Kone 17 280/mi²

92 Sagaing 10 266/mi²

93 Kyaukpyu 01 260/mi²

94 Dawbon 03 257/mi²

95 Nwe Khway 17 256/mi²

96 Pyin Ma Pin 17 254/mi²

97 Thayetmyo 15 248/mi²

98 Nyaunglebin 16 245/mi²

99 Taw Taik 17 225/mi²

100 Yawnghwe 11 214/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. Lashio leads with 90,972 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. Lashio has 90,972 people per square mile — that's roughly 142 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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