The following is a list of cities and largest towns in Myanmar with populations above 5,000, according to UNFPA Myanmar. [1] The capitals of states and regions in Myanmar are bolded.
Rank | City | State/Region | 2014 Census | 2019 Estimate | Change |
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1 | Yangon | Yangon Region | 5,160,512 | 3,361,741 | −34.86% |
2 | Mandalay | Mandalay Region | 1,319,452 | 885,287 | −32.90% |
3 | Naypyidaw | Naypyidaw Union Territory | 375,189 | 375,189 | 0.00% |
4 | Mawlamyine | Mon State | 231,894 | 307,615 | +32.65% |
5 | Taunggyi | Shan State | 304,253 | 131,483 | −56.78% |
6 | Bago | Bago Region | 220,487 | 190,930 | −13.41% |
7 | Monywa | Sagaing Region | 201,446 | 138,576 | −31.21% |
8 | Myitkyina | Kachin State | 180,491 | 71,320 | −60.49% |
9 | Pathein | Ayeyarwady Region | 172,923 | 183,903 | +6.35% |
10 | Sittwe | Rakhine State | 124,679 | 137,608 | +10.37% |
11 | Pyay | Bago Region | 123,247 | 105,698 | −14.24% |
12 | Pakokku | Magway Region | 107,557 | 90,783 | −15.60% |
13 | Myeik | Tanintharyi Region | 107,185 | 122,670 | +14.45% |
14 | Meiktila | Mandalay Region | 102,405 | 129,674 | +26.63% |
15 | Taungoo | Bago Region | 98,822 | 83,538 | −15.47% |
16 | Myingyan | Mandalay Region | 91,542 | 103,555 | +13.12% |
17 | Mogok | Mandalay Region | 89,855 | 66,374 | −26.13% |
18 | Magway | Magway Region | 84,754 | 72,388 | −14.59% |
19 | Hinthada | Ayeyarwady Region | 80,956 | 104,660 | +29.28% |
20 | Sagaing | Sagaing Region | 79,944 | 59,937 | −25.03% |
21 | Thanlyin | Yangon Region | 79,526 | 56,654 | −28.76% |
22 | Dawei | Tanintharyi Region | 73,470 | 96,755 | +31.69% |
23 | Nyaunglebin | Bago Region | 72,873 | 70,008 | −3.93% |
24 | Shwebo | Sagaing Region | 72,337 | 67,684 | −6.43% |
25 | Bhamo | Kachin State | 54,711 | 39,092 | −28.55% |
26 | Aunglan | Magway Region | 52,865 | 43,223 | −18.24% |
27 | Yenangyaung | Magway Region | 49,588 | 90,845 | +83.20% |
28 | Bogale | Ayeyarwady Region | 48,335 | 53,462 | +10.61% |
29 | Minbu | Magway Region | 39,884 | 42,809 | +7.33% |
30 | Hlegu | Yangon Region | 38,757 | 20,675 | −46.65% |
31 | Tharrawaddy | Bago Region | 38,116 | 42,478 | +11.44% |
32 | Hakha | Chin State | 27,654 | 10,699 | −61.31% |
33 | Thayet | Magway Region | 20,278 | 46,361 | +128.63% |
Rank | Town | State/Region | 2014 Census | 1993 Estimate | Change |
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1 | Lashio | Shan State | 144,031 | 107,604 | +33.85% |
2 | Pyin Oo Lwin | Mandalay Region | 128,783 | 85,712 | +50.25% |
3 | Kalay | Sagaing Region | 120,506 | 68,259 | +76.54% |
4 | Myawaddy | Kayin State | 113,155 | 113,155 | 0.00% |
5 | Taikkyi | Yangon Region | 88,000 | 88,000 | 0.00% |
6 | Hpa-An | Kayin State | 75,141 | 75,141 | 0.00% |
7 | Muse | Shan State | 74,313 | 74,313 | 0.00% |
8 | Pyinmana | Naypyidaw Union Territory | 72,010 | 72,010 | 0.00% |
9 | Pyu | Bago Region | 63,880 | 32,946 | +93.89% |
10 | Hpakant | Kachin State | 60,123 | 60,123 | 0.00% |
11 | Myaungmya | Ayeyarwady Region | 58,698 | 58,698 | 0.00% |
12 | Shwegu | Kachin State | 58,696 | 58,696 | 0.00% |
13 | Kawthaung | Tanintharyi Region | 57,949 | 57,949 | 0.00% |
14 | Kalaw | Shan State | 57,797 | 57,797 | 0.00% |
15 | Thanbyuzayat | Mon State | 57,208 | 57,208 | 0.00% |
16 | Thaton | Mon State | 55,047 | 86,413 | −36.30% |
17 | Mudon | Mon State | 52,514 | 62,222 | −15.60% |
18 | Tachileik | Shan State | 51,553 | 51,553 | 0.00% |
19 | Loikaw | Kayah State | 51,349 | 51,349 | 0.00% |
20 | Pyapon | Ayeyarwady Region | 49,128 | 50,874 | −3.43% |
21 | Nyaung-U | Mandalay Region | 48,528 | 48,528 | 0.00% |
22 | Taungdwingyi | Magway Region | 46,023 | 52,330 | −12.05% |
23 | Chauk | Magway Region | 45,076 | 67,845 | −33.56% |
24 | Kengtung | Shan State | 44,289 | 57,022 | −22.33% |
25 | Tamu | Sagaing Region | 43,737 | 43,737 | 0.00% |
26 | Ma-ubin | Ayeyarwady Region | 43,111 | 42,047 | +2.53% |
27 | Twante | Yangon Region | 43,092 | 37,947 | +13.56% |
28 | Kawkareik | Kayin State | 42,950 | 42,950 | 0.00% |
29 | Kyaukpadaung | Mandalay Region | 42,817 | 42,817 | 0.00% |
30 | Kyauktan | Yangon Region | 42,778 | 42,778 | 0.00% |
31 | Tatkon | Naypyidaw Union Territory | 41,683 | 41,683 | 0.00% |
32 | Kyaukse | Mandalay Region | 41,482 | 37,207 | +11.49% |
33 | Kyaukme | Shan State | 39,930 | 39,930 | 0.00% |
34 | Daik-U | Bago Region | 38,477 | 38,477 | 0.00% |
35 | Mrauk U | Rakhine State | 36,139 | 36,139 | 0.00% |
36 | Kyaikto | Mon State | 35,224 | 39,694 | −11.26% |
37 | Ye | Mon State | 34,430 | 38,838 | −11.35% |
38 | Tangyan | Shan State | 33,603 | 33,603 | 0.00% |
39 | Mohnyin | Kachin State | 33,290 | 33,290 | 0.00% |
40 | Kayan | Yangon Region | 32,977 | 32,894 | +0.25% |
41 | Mawlamyinegyun | Ayeyarwady Region | 32,915 | 31,909 | +3.15% |
42 | Wundwin | Mandalay Region | 32,558 | 32,558 | 0.00% |
43 | Pyawbwe | Mandalay Region | 32,214 | 32,214 | 0.00% |
44 | Tanai | Kachin State | 31,998 | 31,998 | 0.00% |
45 | Kyauktaga | Bago Region | 31,656 | 31,656 | 0.00% |
46 | Labutta | Ayeyarwady Region | 31,174 | 34,074 | −8.51% |
47 | Aungpan | Shan State | 30,313 | 30,313 | 0.00% |
48 | Namhkan | Shan State | 30,269 | 30,269 | 0.00% |
49 | Lewe | Naypyidaw Union Territory | 30,208 | 30,208 | 0.00% |
50 | Lawksawk | Shan State | 29,533 | 29,533 | 0.00% |
51 | Paung | Mon State | 29,434 | 29,434 | 0.00% |
52 | Taungup | Rakhine State | 28,652 | 28,652 | 0.00% |
53 | Thongwa | Yangon Region | 28,018 | 42,825 | −34.58% |
54 | Yamethin | Mandalay Region | 27,698 | 36,395 | −23.90% |
55 | Payathonzu | Kayin State | 27,311 | 27,311 | 0.00% |
56 | Panglong | Shan State | 27,115 | 27,115 | 0.00% |
57 | Katha | Sagaing Region | 26,732 | 31,517 | −15.18% |
58 | Hmawbi | Yangon Region | 25,960 | 25,960 | 0.00% |
59 | Paungde | Bago Region | 25,455 | 30,160 | −15.60% |
60 | Kanbalu | Sagaing Region | 25,022 | 25,022 | 0.00% |
61 | Mogaung | Kachin State | 25,012 | 25,012 | 0.00% |
62 | Kutkai | Shan State | 24,963 | 24,963 | 0.00% |
63 | Letpadan | Bago Region | 24,792 | 31,763 | −21.95% |
64 | Shwegyin | Bago Region | 24,579 | 24,579 | 0.00% |
65 | Kyaiklat | Ayeyarwady | 24,479 | 40,655 | −39.79% |
66 | Nyaungdon | Ayeyarwady Region | 24,455 | 32,706 | −25.23% |
67 | Yedashe | Bago Region | 24,420 | 24,420 | 0.00% |
68 | Madaya | Mandalay Region | 24,234 | 24,234 | 0.00% |
69 | Kyonpyaw | Ayeyarwady Region | 23,966 | 23,966 | 0.00% |
70 | Nansang | Shan State | 23,792 | 23,792 | 0.00% |
71 | Laukkai | Shan State | 23,435 | 23,435 | 0.00% |
72 | Hopin | Kachin State | 23,352 | 23,352 | 0.00% |
Yesagyo | Magway Region | 23,329 | 23,329 | 0.00% | |
73 | Waw | Bago Region | 23,143 | 23,143 | 0.00% |
74 | Gyobingauk | Bago Region | 22,947 | 22,947 | 0.00% |
75 | Minbya | Rakhine State | 22,944 | 22,944 | 0.00% |
76 | Hopong | Shan State | 22,840 | 22,840 | 0.00% |
77 | Myanaung | Ayeyarwady Region | 22,550 | 34,468 | −34.58% |
78 | Wakema | Ayeyarwady Region | 22,181 | 34,838 | −36.33% |
79 | Waingmaw | Kachin State | 21,969 | 21,969 | 0.00% |
80 | Chaung-U | Sagaing Region | 21,929 | 21,929 | 0.00% |
81 | Danubyu | Ayeyarwady Region | 21,762 | 21,762 | 0.00% |
82 | Kawlin | Sagaing Region | 21,431 | 21,431 | 0.00% |
83 | Zalun | Ayeyarwady Region | 21,254 | 21,254 | 0.00% |
84 | Homalin | Sagaing Region | 21,220 | 21,220 | 0.00% |
85 | Hsipaw | Shan State | 20,897 | 20,897 | 0.00% |
86 | Kyaukpyu | Rakhine State | 20,866 | 20,866 | 0.00% |
87 | Mong La | Shan State | 20,745 | 20,745 | 0.00% |
88 | Thazi | Mandalay Region | 20,561 | 20,561 | 0.00% |
89 | Ye-U | Sagaing Region | 20,458 | 20,458 | 0.00% |
90 | Pantanaw | Ayeyarwady Region | 19,820 | 19,820 | 0.00% |
91 | Kyangin | Ayeyarwady Region | 19,495 | 19,495 | 0.00% |
92 | Kyauktaw | Rakhine State | 19,492 | 19,492 | 0.00% |
93 | Myittha | Mandalay Region | 19,342 | 19,342 | 0.00% |
94 | Palaw | Tanintharyi Region | 18,936 | 18,936 | 0.00% |
95 | Nattalin | Bago Region | 18,929 | 18,929 | 0.00% |
96 | Nawnghkio | Shan State | 18,822 | 18,822 | 0.00% |
97 | Ngathaingchaung | Ayeyarwady Region | 18,743 | 18,743 | 0.00% |
98 | Bilin | Mon State | 18,392 | 18,392 | 0.00% |
99 | Shwedaung | Bago Region | 17,681 | 17,681 | 0.00% |
100 | Pandaung | Bago Region | 17,678 | 17,678 | 0.00% |
101 | Taungtha | Mandalay Region | 17,528 | 17,528 | 0.00% |
102 | Kawa | Bago Region | 17,396 | 17,396 | 0.00% |
103 | Papun | Kayin State | 17,320 | 17,320 | 0.00% |
104 | Hopang | Shan State | 16,893 | 16,893 | 0.00% |
105 | Myinmu | Sagaing Region | 16,558 | 16,558 | 0.00% |
106 | Pekon | Shan State | 16,546 | 16,546 | 0.00% |
107 | Nyaungshwe | Shan State | 16,208 | 16,208 | 0.00% |
108 | Thandanggyi | Kayin State | 16,056 | 16,056 | 0.00% |
109 | Kyaunggon | Ayeyarwady Region | 16,052 | 16,052 | 0.00% |
110 | Putao | Kachin State | 15,978 | 15,978 | 0.00% |
111 | Pangkham | Shan State | 15,936 | 15,936 | 0.00% |
112 | Thanatpin | Bago Region | 15,822 | 31,048 | −49.04% |
113 | Thegon | Bago Region | 15,752 | 15,752 | 0.00% |
114 | Dedaye | Ayeyarwady Region | 15,320 | 15,320 | 0.00% |
115 | Zigon | Bago Region | 15,233 | 15,233 | 0.00% |
116 | Hainggyikyun | Ayeyarwady Region | 14,794 | 14,794 | 0.00% |
117 | Natmauk | Magway Region | 14,737 | 14,737 | 0.00% |
118 | Tamoenye | Shan State | 14,675 | 14,675 | 0.00% |
119 | Khampat | Sagaing Region | 14,559 | 14,559 | 0.00% |
120 | Ngwesaung | Ayeyarwady Region | 14,489 | 14,489 | 0.00% |
121 | Taze | Sagaing Region | 14,361 | 14,361 | 0.00% |
122 | Thandwe | Rakhine State | 14,327 | 48,873 | −70.69% |
123 | Oktwin | Bago Region | 14,143 | 14,143 | 0.00% |
124 | Paukkhaung | Bago Region | 14,037 | 14,037 | 0.00% |
125 | Kamamaung | Kayin State | 13,992 | 13,992 | 0.00% |
126 | Gangaw | Magway Region | 13,939 | 13,939 | 0.00% |
127 | Mahlaing | Mandalay Region | 13,850 | 13,850 | 0.00% |
128 | Lamaing | Mon State | 13,614 | 13,614 | 0.00% |
129 | Einme | Ayeyarwady Region | 13,554 | 13,554 | 0.00% |
130 | Htigyaing | Sagaing Region | 13,535 | 13,535 | 0.00% |
131 | Loilem | Shan State | 13,460 | 13,460 | 0.00% |
132 | Tedim | Chin State | 13,452 | 13,452 | 0.00% |
133 | Ingapu | Ayeyarwady Region | 13,320 | 13,320 | 0.00% |
134 | Namtu | Shan State | 13,298 | 13,298 | 0.00% |
135 | Natogyi | Mandalay Region | 12,818 | 12,818 | 0.00% |
136 | Pauktaw | Rakhine State | 12,714 | 12,714 | 0.00% |
137 | Ponnagyun | Rakhine State | 12,691 | 12,691 | 0.00% |
138 | Pinlaung | Shan State | 12,629 | 12,629 | 0.00% |
139 | Minhla | Magway Region | 12,510 | 12,510 | 0.00% |
140 | Tada-U | Mandalay Region | 12,389 | 12,389 | 0.00% |
141 | Salin | Magway Region | 12,158 | 12,158 | 0.00% |
142 | Kyunhla | Sagaing Region | 12,148 | 12,148 | 0.00% |
143 | Hsi Hseng | Shan State | 12,073 | 12,073 | 0.00% |
144 | Wuntho | Sagaing Region | 11,972 | 11,972 | 0.00% |
145 | Maungdaw | Rakhine State | 11,742 | 11,742 | 0.00% |
146 | Minhla, Bago | Bago Region | 11,697 | 11,697 | 0.00% |
147 | Myebon | Rakhine State | 11,566 | 11,566 | 0.00% |
148 | Hkamti | Sagaing Region | 11,551 | 11,551 | 0.00% |
149 | Okpho | Bago Region | 11,525 | 11,525 | 0.00% |
150 | Hlaingbwe | Kayin State | 11,511 | 11,511 | 0.00% |
151 | Mindat | Chin State | 11,505 | 11,505 | 0.00% |
152 | Khin-U | Sagaing Region | 11,334 | 11,334 | 0.00% |
153 | Thayetchaung | Tanintharyi Region | 11,305 | 11,305 | 0.00% |
154 | Kangyidaut | Ayeyarwady Region | 11,092 | 11,092 | 0.00% |
155 | Kyaikmaraw | Mon State | 11,021 | 11,021 | 0.00% |
156 | Kyaukkyi | Bago Region | 10,815 | 10,815 | 0.00% |
157 | Wetlet | Sagaing Region | 10,814 | 10,814 | 0.00% |
158 | Pindaya | Shan State | 10,762 | 10,762 | 0.00% |
159 | Khamaukkyi | Tanintharyi Region | 10,757 | 10,757 | 0.00% |
160 | Momauk | Kachin State | 10,741 | 10,741 | 0.00% |
161 | Kyaukmyaung | Sagaing Region | 10,703 | 10,703 | 0.00% |
162 | Ngapudaw | Ayeyarwady Region | 10,682 | 10,682 | 0.00% |
163 | Yekyi | Ayeyarwady Region | 10,627 | 10,627 | 0.00% |
164 | Mongyai | Shan State | 10,620 | 10,620 | 0.00% |
165 | Momeik | Shan State | 10,260 | 10,260 | 0.00% |
166 | Kengtung | Shan State | 9,991 | 9,991 | 0.00% |
167 | Tantabin | Bago Region | 9,889 | 9,889 | 0.00% |
168 | Ramree | Rakhine State | 9,874 | 9,874 | 0.00% |
169 | Mong Hsu | Shan State | 9,809 | 9,809 | 0.00% |
170 | Mong Nai | Shan State | 9,767 | 9,767 | 0.00% |
171 | Buthidaung | Rakhine State | 9,712 | 9,712 | 0.00% |
172 | Pang Hseng | Shan State | 9,530 | 9,530 | 0.00% |
173 | Ayadaw | Sagaing Region | 9,516 | 9,516 | 0.00% |
174 | Gwa | Rakhine State | 9,510 | 9,510 | 0.00% |
175 | Kholan | Shan State | 9,470 | 9,470 | 0.00% |
176 | Monyo | Bago Region | 9,457 | 9,457 | 0.00% |
177 | Theinni | Shan State | 9,152 | 9,152 | 0.00% |
178 | Falam | Chin State | 9,092 | 9,092 | 0.00% |
179 | Kyainseikgyi | Kayin State | 9,085 | 9,085 | 0.00% |
180 | Seikphyu | Magway Region | 9,081 | 9,081 | 0.00% |
181 | Mong Pan | Shan State | 8,972 | 8,972 | 0.00% |
182 | Mong Ko | Shan State | 8,847 | 8,847 | 0.00% |
183 | Kalewa | Sagaing Region | 8,819 | 8,819 | 0.00% |
184 | Matupi | Chin State | 8,622 | 8,622 | 0.00% |
185 | Mawlaik | Sagaing Region | 8,556 | 8,556 | 0.00% |
186 | Indaw | Sagaing Region | 8,529 | 8,529 | 0.00% |
187 | Ann | Rakhine State | 8,514 | 8,514 | 0.00% |
188 | Lweje | Kachin State | 8,375 | 8,375 | 0.00% |
189 | Sintgaing | Mandalay Region | 8,290 | 8,290 | 0.00% |
190 | Indaw | Shan State | 8,252 | 8,252 | 0.00% |
191 | Mansi | Kachin State | 8,146 | 8,146 | 0.00% |
192 | Tagaung | Mandalay Region | 8,135 | 8,135 | 0.00% |
193 | Myothit | Magway Region | 8,080 | 8,080 | 0.00% |
194 | Mong Hsat | Shan State | 8,004 | 8,004 | 0.00% |
195 | Lai-Hka | Shan State | 8,001 | 8,001 | 0.00% |
196 | Myaung | Sagaing Region | 7,795 | 7,795 | 0.00% |
197 | Karli | Shan State | 7,779 | 7,779 | 0.00% |
198 | Chaungzon | Mon State | 7,727 | 7,727 | 0.00% |
199 | Myaing | Magway Region | 7,706 | 7,706 | 0.00% |
200 | Than Tlang | Chin State | 7,587 | 7,587 | 0.00% |
201 | Kunhing | Shan State | 7,581 | 7,581 | 0.00% |
202 | Rathedaung | Rakhine State | 7,511 | 7,511 | 0.00% |
203 | Singu | Mandalay Region | 7,393 | 7,393 | 0.00% |
204 | Thabaung | Ayeyarwady Region | 7,300 | 7,300 | 0.00% |
205 | Pauk | Magway Region | 7,286 | 7,286 | 0.00% |
206 | Nganzun | Mandalay Region | 7,080 | 7,080 | 0.00% |
207 | Mineye | Shan State | 7,046 | 7,046 | 0.00% |
208 | Pinlebu | Sagaing Region | 6,963 | 6,963 | 0.00% |
209 | Mine Pyin | Shan State | 6,841 | 6,841 | 0.00% |
210 | Sidoktaya | Magway Region | 6,514 | 6,514 | 0.00% |
211 | Langhko | Shan State | 6,484 | 6,484 | 0.00% |
212 | Paletwa | Chin State | 6,374 | 6,374 | 0.00% |
213 | Pwintbyu | Magway Region | 6,350 | 6,350 | 0.00% |
214 | Palauk | Tanintharyi Region | 6,176 | 6,176 | 0.00% |
215 | Banmauk | Sagaing Region | 6,165 | 6,165 | 0.00% |
216 | Mong Hpayak | Shan State | 6,074 | 6,074 | 0.00% |
217 | Kyeintali | Rakhine State | 5,878 | 5,878 | 0.00% |
218 | Mong Ton | Shan State | 5,819 | 5,819 | 0.00% |
219 | Ngathayauk | Mandalay Region | 5,815 | 5,815 | 0.00% |
220 | Kamaing | Kachin State | 5,734 | 5,734 | 0.00% |
221 | Mongmao | Shan State | 5,655 | 5,655 | 0.00% |
222 | Thabeikkyin | Mandalay Region | 5,630 | 5,630 | 0.00% |
223 | Demoso | Kayah State | 5,621 | 5,621 | 0.00% |
224 | Salingyi | Sagaing Region | 5,553 | 5,553 | 0.00% |
225 | Kunlon | Shan State | 5,549 | 5,549 | 0.00% |
226 | Kyunsu | Tanintharyi Region | 5,548 | 5,548 | 0.00% |
227 | Tanintharyi | Tanintharyi Region | 5,514 | 5,514 | 0.00% |
228 | Maei | Rakhine State | 5,435 | 5,435 | 0.00% |
229 | Shingbwiyang | Kachin State | 5,417 | 5,417 | 0.00% |
230 | Bokpyin | Tanintharyi Region | 5,384 | 5,384 | 0.00% |
231 | Launglon | Tanintharyi Region | 5,334 | 5,334 | 0.00% |
232 | Manaung | Rakhine State | 5,246 | 5,246 | 0.00% |
233 | Mawkmai | Shan State | 5,222 | 5,222 | 0.00% |
234 | Budalin | Sagaing Region | 5,210 | 5,210 | 0.00% |
235 | Kamma | Magway Region | 5,202 | 5,202 | 0.00% |
236 | Sinpaungwe | Magway Region | 5,089 | 5,089 | 0.00% |
237 | Kyaikkhami | Mon State | 39,239 | 39,239 | 0.00% |
238 | Mottama | Mon State | 39,671 | 39,671 | 0.00% |
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Rakhine State, formerly known as Arakan State, is a state in Myanmar (Burma). Situated on the western coast, it is bordered by Chin State to the north, Magway Region, Bago Region and Ayeyarwady Region to the east, the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh to the northwest. It is located approximately between latitudes 17°30' north and 21°30' north and longitudes 92°10' east and 94°50' east. The Arakan Mountains or Rakhine Yoma separated Rakhine State from central Burma from North to South. Off the coast of Rakhine State there are some fairly large islands such as Ramree, Cheduba and Myingun. Rakhine State has an area of 36,762 square kilometres (14,194 sq mi) and its capital is Sittwe.
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Hinduism is the Fourth-largest religion in Myanmar, being practised by 1.7% of the population of Myanmar. Hinduism is practised by about 890,000 people in Myanmar, and has been influenced by elements of Buddhism, with many Hindu temples in Myanmar housing statues of the Buddha. There are also a large population of Hindus in which the Myanmar Tamils and minority Bengali Hindus having the biggest population share.
Yangon Region(Burmese: ရန်ကုန်တိုင်းဒေသကြီး; MLCTS: rankun tuing desa. kri:, pronounced[jàɰ̃ɡòʊɰ̃táɪɰ̃dèθa̰dʑí]; formerly Rangoon Division and Yangon Division) is an administrative region of Myanmar. Located in central Myanmar, the division is bordered by Bago Region to the north and east, the Gulf of Martaban to the south, and Ayeyarwady Region to the west. Yangon Region is dominated by its capital city of Yangon, the former national capital and the largest city in the country. Other important cities are Thanlyin and Twante. The division is the most developed region of the country and the main international gateway. The division measures 10,170 km2 (3,930 sq mi).
The Western Area or Freetown Peninsula is one of five principal divisions of Sierra Leone. It comprises the oldest city and national capital Freetown and its surrounding towns and countryside. It covers an area of 557 km2 and has a population of 1,447,271. The Western Area is located mostly around the peninsula and is divided into two districts: the Western Area Rural and the Western Area Urban.
Taunggyi is the capital and largest city of Shan State, Myanmar (Burma) and lies on the Thazi-Kyaingtong road at an elevation of 4,712 feet (1,436 m), just north of Shwenyaung and Inle Lake within the Myelat region. Taunggyi is the fifth largest city of Myanmar, and has an estimated population of 380,665 as of 2014. The city is famous for its hot air balloon festival held annually on the full moon day of Tazaungmon.
Burmese Americans are Americans of full or partial Burmese ancestry, encompassing individuals of all ethnic backgrounds with ancestry in present-day Myanmar, regardless of specific ethnicity. As a subgroup of Asian Americans, Burmese Americans have largely integrated into the broader Southeast Asian and South Asian American communities.
Kengtung, also spelt Kyaingtong, is a town in Shan State, Myanmar. It is the principal town of Kengtung Township and the former seat of Kengtung State, a minor principality. Kengtung is located on the National Highway 4 (NH4) and at the AH2 and AH3 of the Asian Highway.
Landhi is a residential neighbourhood and an industrial municipality in the eastern part of Karachi, Pakistan. It is bordered by the Faisal Cantonment and Shah Faisal Colony to the north across the Malir River, Bin Qasim Port to the south and east, and Korangi to the west.
Pathein District is a district of Ayeyawady Division, Myanmar. It is located around and includes the urban area of the city of Pathein. The area of the Pathein District is 10,899.8 km2 (4,208.4 sq mi). Its population was 1,630,716 in 2014.
The Lai people mainly inhabit the southern parts of Chin Hills in Myanmar's Chin State, in the townships of Falam, Thantlang and Hakha. They are also found in the Lawngtlai district of Mizoram, India, where they have been granted the Lai Autonomous District Council. Outside this area they are scattered in Mizoram and in Manipur. Their languages "Laizo Lai" and "Hakha Lai" are classified as Central Kuki-Chin languages.
Hlaing Township, also spelt Hline, is an area of Yangon, Myanmar in the West Yangon District of Yangon Region. The township is entirely urban and comprises 16 wards. In 2000, the township's population was estimated to be about 125,000.
7 Billion Actions is a worldwide campaign established by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in 2011 to commemorate the world population milestone of 7 billion people. UNFPA is a United Nations organization that works on population and development issues, with an emphasis on reproductive health and gender equality. 7 Billion Actions works with multiple corporations, organizations and individuals to address the 7 Key Issues such as poverty, gender equality, youth, ageing, urbanization, environment, and reproductive health and rights. The UN has declared the World Population surpassing 7 billion on 31 October 2011. Prior to this date, the UN celebrated the Day of Six Billion in October 1999.
The Myanmar census 2014 was a nationwide census between 30 March and 10 April 2014 in Myanmar (Burma). 100,000 school teachers counted the population at midnight 29 March. The theme of the census campaign was A nationwide census – Let us all Participate.