Largest Cities in Myanmar

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Myanmar Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Myanmar

1 Sangyoung 17 6,874,000
2 Hledan 17 6,874,000
3 Myenigon 17 6,874,000
4 Yangon 17 6,874,000
5 Mandalay 08 1,225,546
6 Nay Pyi Taw 18 1,160,242
7 Hlaingthaya 17 687,867
8 Hpa-An 05 421,525
9 Mawlamyine 13 289,388
10 Pathein 03 287,071
11 Bago 16 284,179
12 Taunggyi 11 264,804
13 Kalemyo 10 251,590
14 Insein 17 247,675
15 Myitkyina 04 243,031
16 Myeik 12 222,056
17 Monywa 10 207,489
18 Myawaddy 05 195,624
19 Yawnghwe 11 188,083
20 Kyaukpyu 01 180,000
21 Meiktila 08 177,442
22 Kēng Tung 11 171,620
23 Mu-se 11 165,022
24 Lashio 11 149,423
25 Dawei 12 146,964
26 Mingaladon 17 136,000
27 Hinthada 03 134,947
28 Pyay 16 134,861
29 Kyauktan 17 132,765
30 Mogaung 04 132,608
31 Mingala Tangnyunt 17 132,494
32 Thaton 13 130,763
33 Pakokku 15 126,938
34 Myingyan 08 123,700
35 Ann 01 119,714
36 Pyin Oo Lwin 08 117,303
37 Möng Yang 11 117,108
38 Set Ka Lay 17 111,514
39 Kyimyindine 17 111,514
40 Yenangyaung 15 110,553
41 Taungoo 16 108,569
42 Sittwe 01 100,748
43 San Chaung 17 99,619
44 Thayetmyo 15 98,185
45 Pyinmana 18 97,400
46 Magway 15 96,954
47 Heho 11 93,041
48 Kalaw 11 93,032
49 Chauk 15 90,870
50 Mogok 08 89,855
51 Nyaunglebin 16 89,626
52 Mudon 13 89,123
53 Shwebo 10 88,914
54 Taikkyi 17 88,000
55 Lakang 04 85,423
56 Thanhlyin 17 78,667
57 Pyapon 03 76,741
58 Dawbon 03 75,325
59 Taungdwingyi 15 70,094
60 Sagaing 10 69,917
61 Thanlyin 17 69,448
62 Bogale 03 68,938
63 Gwa 01 66,015
64 Hpākān 04 60,123
65 Yamethin 08 59,867
66 Shwegu 04 58,696
67 Myaungmya 03 58,205
68 Kanbe 17 58,146
69 Kawthoung 12 57,949
70 Myaydo 15 57,395
71 Minbu 15 57,342
72 Thanbyuzayat 13 57,208
73 Buthidaung Town 01 55,545
74 Bhamo 04 54,721
75 Tharyarwady 16 54,386
76 Thongwa 17 52,496
77 Kyaiklat 03 52,425
78 Tachilek 11 51,553
79 Manaung 01 50,680
80 Kyaukse 08 50,480
81 Kyaikto 13 48,658
82 Martaban 13 48,629
83 Nyaung-U 08 48,528
84 Kawkareik 05 48,468
85 Kyaikkami 13 48,100
86 Twante 17 46,516
87 Mawlaik 10 44,540
88 Nyaung 17 43,828
89 Tamu 10 43,737
90 Möng La 11 43,000
91 Kyaukpadaung 08 42,817
92 Kyauktan 10 42,778
93 Wakema 03 42,705
94 Maubin 03 42,439
95 Thin Gan Kyun Gyi 17 42,350
96 Myanaung 03 42,252
97 Oke Kan 17 42,201
98 Tatkon 10 41,683
99 Ahlone 17 41,200
100 Pazundaung 17 40,690

The largest cities in Myanmar represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Sangyoung leads with a population of 6,874,000, followed by Hledan and Myenigon. 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 5 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. Sangyoung's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 17 has 5 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 89,855 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 28,721,546.

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