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Largest Cities in Myanmar

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Myanmar

1 Yangon 17 4,477,638
2 Mandalay 08 1,208,099
3 Nay Pyi Taw 18 925,000
4 Hlaingthaya 17 687,867
5 Mawlamyine 13 438,861
6 Kalemyo 10 348,573
7 Insein 17 247,675
8 Bago 16 244,376
9 Amarapura 08 237,618
10 Pathein 03 237,089
11 Yawnghwe 11 188,083
12 Monywa 10 182,011
13 Kyaukpyu 01 180,000
14 Sittwe 01 177,743
15 Meiktila 08 177,442
16 Myeik 12 173,298
17 Kēng Tung 11 171,620
18 Mu-se 11 165,022
19 Taunggyi 11 160,115
20 Myingyan 08 141,713
21 Dawei 12 136,783
22 Mingaladon 17 136,000
23 Pyay 16 135,308
24 Hinthada 03 134,947
25 Kyauktan 17 132,765
26 Mingala Tangnyunt 17 132,494
27 Lashio 11 131,000
28 Pakokku 15 126,938
29 Thaton 13 123,727
30 Ann 01 119,714
31 Pyin Oo Lwin 08 117,303
32 Möng Yang 11 117,108
33 Set Ka Lay 17 111,514
34 Kyimyindine 17 111,514
35 Yenangyaung 15 110,553
36 Taungoo 16 106,945
37 San Chaung 17 99,619
38 Thayetmyo 15 98,185
39 Pyinmana 18 97,409
40 Magway 15 96,954
41 Heho 11 93,041
42 Kalaw 11 93,032
43 Myitkyina 04 90,894
44 Chauk 15 90,870
45 Mogok 08 89,855
46 Nyaunglebin 16 89,626
47 Sangyoung 17 89,618
48 Mudon 13 89,123
49 Shwebo 10 88,914
50 Taikkyi 17 88,000
51 Lakang 04 85,423
52 Sagaing 10 78,739
53 Thanhlyin 17 78,667
54 Dawbon 03 75,325
55 Taungdwingyi 15 70,094
56 Thanlyin 17 69,448
57 Bogale 03 68,938
58 Gwa 01 66,015
59 Hpākān 04 60,123
60 Yamethin 08 59,867
61 Shwegu 04 58,696
62 Myaungmya 03 58,205
63 Kanbe 17 58,146
64 Kawthoung 12 57,949
65 Myaydo 15 57,395
66 Minbu 15 57,342
67 Thanbyuzayat 13 57,208
68 Buthidaung Town 01 55,545
69 Bhamo 04 54,721
70 Tharyarwady 16 54,386
71 Thongwa 17 52,496
72 Kyaiklat 03 52,425
73 Tachilek 11 51,553
74 Manaung 01 50,680
75 Kyaukse 08 50,480
76 Hpa-An 05 50,000
77 Kyaikto 13 48,658
78 Martaban 13 48,629
79 Nyaung-U 08 48,528
80 Kawkareik 05 48,468
81 Kyaikkami 13 48,100
82 Pyapon 03 47,082
83 Twante 17 46,516
84 Myawaddy 05 45,000
85 Mawlaik 10 44,540
86 Nyaung 17 43,828
87 Tamu 10 43,737
88 Möng La 11 43,000
89 Kyaukpadaung 08 42,817
90 Kyauktan 10 42,778
91 Wakema 03 42,705
92 Maubin 03 42,439
93 Thin Gan Kyun Gyi 17 42,350
94 Myanaung 03 42,252
95 Oke Kan 17 42,201
96 Tatkon 10 41,683
97 Ahlone 17 41,200
98 Pazundaung 17 40,690
99 Pyu 16 40,386
100 Kayan 17 40,322

The largest cities in Myanmar represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Yangon leads with a population of 4,477,638, followed by Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw. 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 3 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 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 88,000 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 7,737,465.

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