Thaton Population 2026
Thaton has a population of 123,727, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Mon. Roughly 0.2% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
123,727
Rank in Myanmar
#29
Coordinates
16.92°N, 97.37°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
340 km
211 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mon
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Mawlamyine | 438,861 | #5 |
| Mudon | 89,123 | #47 |
| Thanbyuzayat | 57,208 | #66 |
| Kyaikto | 48,658 | #76 |
| Martaban | 48,629 | #77 |
| Kyaikkami | 48,100 | #80 |
| Ye | 34,430 | #108 |
| Kyauktaga | 31,656 | #116 |
Cities near Thaton
FAQ
What is the population of Thaton?
Thaton has a population of 123,727 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Thaton in?
Thaton is located in Mon, Myanmar.
Is Thaton the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 340 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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