Thongwa Population 2026
Thongwa has a population of 52,496, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇲🇲 Myanmar, located in Yangon. Roughly 0.1% of Myanmar's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than Yangon, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,496
Rank in Myanmar
#70
Coordinates
16.76°N, 96.52°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Yangon
Distance to capital (Nay Pyi Taw)
335 km
208 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yangon
| City | Population | Rank in Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Yangon | 4,477,638 | #1 |
| Hlaingthaya | 687,867 | #4 |
| Insein | 247,675 | #7 |
| Mingaladon | 136,000 | #22 |
| Kyauktan | 132,765 | #25 |
| Mingala Tangnyunt | 132,494 | #26 |
| Set Ka Lay | 111,514 | #33 |
| San Chaung | 99,619 | #36 |
Cities near Thongwa
FAQ
What is the population of Thongwa?
Thongwa has a population of 52,496 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Myanmar.
What region is Thongwa in?
Thongwa is located in Yangon, Myanmar.
Is Thongwa the capital of Myanmar?
No, the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw, about 335 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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