Myeik Population 2026
Myeik has a population of 173,298, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Tanintharyi Region. Roughly 0.3% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
173,298
Rank in Myanmar
#16
Coordinates
12.44°N, 98.60°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
854 km
530 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tanintharyi Region
Cities near Myeik
- Dawei136,783 people · ~188 km away
- Kawthoung57,949 people · ~273 km away
- Payathonzu27,311 people · ~321 km away
- Ye34,430 people · ~322 km away
- Thanbyuzayat57,208 people · ~404 km away
- Kyaikkami48,100 people · ~420 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Myeik?
Myeik has a population of 173,298 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Myeik in?
Myeik is located in Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar.
Is Myeik the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 854 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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