What is the Capital of Myanmar?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Myanmar is Naypyidaw. Myanmar is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 51,316,756. The official currency is the Burmese kyat and the primary language spoken is Burmese.
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Naypyidaw at a glance
| Capital city | Naypyidaw |
|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar (Republic of the Union of Myanmar) |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Largest city | Yangon |
| Country population | 51,316,756 (29th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+06:30 |
| Currency | Burmese kyat (MMK) |
| Calling code | +95 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Myanmar
- Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh
- Beijing, capital of China
- New Delhi, capital of India
- Vientiane, capital of Laos
- Bangkok, capital of Thailand
Myanmar in context
- Myanmar covers 676,578 km², making it the 39th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 76 people per km² ranks 110th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand.
- With 51,316,756 people, Myanmar holds about 7.5% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 1.1% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Myanmar is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Myanmar — FAQ
What is the capital of Myanmar?
The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.
Is Naypyidaw the largest city in Myanmar?
No — while Naypyidaw is the capital, the largest city in Myanmar is Yangon.
What country is Naypyidaw in?
Naypyidaw is the capital city of Myanmar.
What continent is Naypyidaw in?
Naypyidaw, the capital of Myanmar, is located in Asia.
Is Naypyidaw the capital of Myanmar?
Yes — Naypyidaw is the capital of Myanmar (official name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar).
Naypyidaw is the capital of which country?
Naypyidaw is the capital of Myanmar, in South-Eastern Asia.
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