Kawthoung Population 2026
Kawthoung has a population of 57,949, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Tanintharyi Region. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,949
Rank in Myanmar
#63
Coordinates
9.98°N, 98.55°E
~110 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
1,116 km
693 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tanintharyi Region
Cities near Kawthoung
- Myeik173,298 people · ~273 km away
- Dawei136,783 people · ~458 km away
- Ye34,430 people · ~590 km away
- Payathonzu27,311 people · ~594 km away
- Thanbyuzayat57,208 people · ~672 km away
- Kyaikkami48,100 people · ~686 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kawthoung?
Kawthoung has a population of 57,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Kawthoung in?
Kawthoung is located in Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar.
Is Kawthoung the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 1,116 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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