Lashio Population 2026

Lashio has a population of 131,000, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Shan State. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

131,000

Rank in Myanmar

#27

Coordinates

22.94°N, 97.75°E

~845 m elevation · Asia/Yangon

Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)

392 km

243 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shan State

City	Population	Rank in Myanmar
Yawnghwe	188,083	#11
Kēng Tung	171,620	#17
Mu-se	165,022	#18
Taunggyi	160,115	#19
Möng Yang	117,108	#32
Heho	93,041	#40
Kalaw	93,032	#41
Tachilek	51,553	#72

Cities near Lashio

Kutkai24,963 people · ~61 km away
Tangyan33,603 people · ~82 km away
Kyaukme39,930 people · ~86 km away
Namhkam33,382 people · ~100 km away
Mu-se165,022 people · ~119 km away
Mogok89,855 people · ~127 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lashio?

Lashio has a population of 131,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Myanmar.

What region is Lashio in?

Lashio is located in Shan State, Myanmar.

Is Lashio the capital of Myanmar?

No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 392 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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