Largest Cities in Yangon

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities - Yangon

1 Yangon 6,874,000
2 Myenigon 6,874,000
3 Hledan 6,874,000
4 Sangyoung 6,874,000
5 Hlaingthaya 687,867
6 Insein 247,675
7 Mingaladon 136,000
8 Kyauktan 132,765
9 Mingala Tangnyunt 132,494
10 Kyimyindine 111,514
11 Set Ka Lay 111,514
12 San Chaung 99,619
13 Taikkyi 88,000
14 Thanhlyin 78,667
15 Thanlyin 69,448
16 Kanbe 58,146
17 Thongwa 52,496
18 Twante 46,516
19 Nyaung 43,828
20 Thin Gan Kyun Gyi 42,350
21 Oke Kan 42,201
22 Ahlone 41,200
23 Pazundaung 40,690
24 Kayan 40,322
25 Shwenatha 39,989
26 Hlegu 38,757
27 Botataung 36,645
28 Ywar Ma West 30,704
29 Pauk Kone 29,829
30 Shwe Lin Ban 28,711
31 Kungyangon 28,352
32 Pyan Lel Nay Yar Cha Htar Ye 26,250
33 Zee Kone 24,948
34 Pawgan 23,992
35 Min Ga Lar Don Zay 23,588
36 Ah Lel 23,214
37 Sinngu 22,861
38 Da Nyin Kone 22,688
39 Kone Ta La Paung 22,667
40 Saw Bwar Gyi Kone 20,811
41 Taung Thu Kone 19,350
42 Aung San 18,555
43 Myo Thit Ka 18,491
44 Okpo 17,812
45 Ywar Ma East 16,376
46 Kyo Kone East 16,270
47 Shan Chaung 15,934
48 Kan Nar Middle 15,390
49 Setsan 15,111
50 Kalagyisu 14,818
51 Hlaw Kar 14,162
52 Nwe Khway 14,159
53 Pyin Ma Pin 14,025
54 Seikgyi 13,940
55 Sar Bu Taung 13,649
56 Kasin 13,349
57 Hpaung Gyi East 13,129
58 Ah Twin Pa Dan 12,972
59 Nant Thar Kone 12,304
60 Kyo Kone West 12,256
61 Min Kone 12,127
62 Chit Tee Kone 11,620
63 Taukkyan 11,497
64 Dar Pein South 11,424
65 Kyar Inn West 11,402
66 Htantabin 10,977
67 Ywar Ma Middle 10,904
68 Ah Pyin Pa Dan 10,712
69 Inn Taing 10,675
70 Za Yat Kwin 10,439
71 Pyi Taw Thar 10,365
72 Kyan Khin Su 9,994
73 Kanaungto 9,984
74 San Gyi Wa 9,764
75 War Net Kone 9,683
76 Kan Nar West 9,476
77 Kyun Ka Lay 9,411
78 Ward 1 9,352
79 Zay Kone East 9,327
80 Haing Ku 9,093
81 Htauk Kyant Toe Cheit 9,045
82 Ye Su 8,537
83 Ananbin 8,419
84 Tha Pyay Kone 8,342
85 Peinnegon 8,233
86 Ward 5 8,168
87 Nyaung Waing 7,988
88 Myo Thit Ga 7,869
89 Tha Wun Taw 7,422
90 Ta Dar Chaung 7,240
91 Hpaung Gyi West 7,216
92 Kyaung Kone 6,809
93 Hpa Yar Gyi Su 6,349
94 Hpa Yar Gyi 6,349
95 Nat Sin Kone 6,272
96 Shwe Pyauk 6,149
97 Mee Pya 5,740
98 Kyaik Tha Le 5,718
99 Kan Beit 5,568
100 Taw Taik 5,465

The largest cities in Yangon represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Yangon leads with a population of 6,874,000, followed by Myenigon and Hledan. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 17 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Yangon's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 17 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 14,818 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 28,183,867.

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