Danai Population 2026

Danai has a population of 31,998, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Kachin State. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 140× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

Location of Danai (capital Nay Pyi Taw shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

31,998

Rank in Myanmar

#115

Coordinates

26.36°N, 96.72°E

~211 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

738 km

458 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kachin State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Myitkyina	90,894	#42
Lakang	85,423	#50
Hpākān	60,123	#58
Shwegu	58,696	#60
Bhamo	54,721	#68
Mohnyin	33,290	#112
Mogaung	25,012	#130
Hopin	23,352	#142

Cities near Danai

Hpākān60,123 people · ~92 km away
Mogaung25,012 people · ~119 km away
Myitkyina90,894 people · ~128 km away
Hopin23,352 people · ~153 km away
Mohnyin33,290 people · ~179 km away
Lakang85,423 people · ~195 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Danai?

Danai has a population of 31,998 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Danai in?

Danai is located in Kachin State, Myanmar.

Is Danai the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 738 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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