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Largest Cities in Yangon

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Yangon

1 Yangon 4,477,638
2 Hlaingthaya 687,867
3 Insein 247,675
4 Mingaladon 136,000
5 Kyauktan 132,765
6 Mingala Tangnyunt 132,494
7 Kyimyindine 111,514
8 Set Ka Lay 111,514
9 San Chaung 99,619
10 Sangyoung 89,618
11 Taikkyi 88,000
12 Thanhlyin 78,667
13 Thanlyin 69,448
14 Kanbe 58,146
15 Thongwa 52,496
16 Twante 46,516
17 Nyaung 43,828
18 Thin Gan Kyun Gyi 42,350
19 Oke Kan 42,201
20 Ahlone 41,200
21 Pazundaung 40,690
22 Kayan 40,322
23 Shwenatha 39,989
24 Hlegu 38,757
25 Botataung 36,645
26 Ywar Ma West 30,704
27 Pauk Kone 29,829
28 Shwe Lin Ban 28,711
29 Kungyangon 28,352
30 Pyan Lel Nay Yar Cha Htar Ye 26,250
31 Zee Kone 24,948
32 Pawgan 23,992
33 Min Ga Lar Don Zay 23,588
34 Ah Lel 23,214
35 Sinngu 22,861
36 Da Nyin Kone 22,688
37 Kone Ta La Paung 22,667
38 Saw Bwar Gyi Kone 20,811
39 Taung Thu Kone 19,350
40 Myenigon 18,614
41 Aung San 18,555
42 Myo Thit Ka 18,491
43 Okpo 17,812
44 Ywar Ma East 16,376
45 Kyo Kone East 16,270
46 Shan Chaung 15,934
47 Kan Nar Middle 15,390
48 Setsan 15,111
49 Kalagyisu 14,818
50 Hlaw Kar 14,162
51 Nwe Khway 14,159
52 Pyin Ma Pin 14,025
53 Seikgyi 13,940
54 Sar Bu Taung 13,649
55 Kasin 13,349
56 Hpaung Gyi East 13,129
57 Ah Twin Pa Dan 12,972
58 Nant Thar Kone 12,304
59 Kyo Kone West 12,256
60 Min Kone 12,127
61 Chit Tee Kone 11,620
62 Taukkyan 11,497
63 Dar Pein South 11,424
64 Kyar Inn West 11,402
65 Htantabin 10,977
66 Ywar Ma Middle 10,904
67 Ah Pyin Pa Dan 10,712
68 Inn Taing 10,675
69 Za Yat Kwin 10,439
70 Pyi Taw Thar 10,365
71 Kyan Khin Su 9,994
72 Kanaungto 9,984
73 San Gyi Wa 9,764
74 War Net Kone 9,683
75 Kan Nar West 9,476
76 Kyun Ka Lay 9,411
77 Ward 1 9,352
78 Zay Kone East 9,327
79 Haing Ku 9,093
80 Htauk Kyant Toe Cheit 9,045
81 Hledan 8,603
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 4,477,638, followed by Hlaingthaya and Insein. 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 several 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 14,162 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,681,945.

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