What Are People From Naypyidaw Called?

Southeast Asia, Myanmar

The demonym for people from Naypyidaw is:

Naypyidawian

Pronunciation:

/ˌneɪpiːˈdɔː/

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Type 97 Te-Ke – Defence services museum, Naypyidaw (Burma - Myanmar)
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About Naypyidaw

Naypyidaw is the capital of Myanmar and has held that role since 2006, when the government moved the seat of power from Yangon. The city was purpose-built as a planned capital, featuring wide boulevards, sprawling government complexes, and notably low population density compared with other Asian capitals. Visitors are often struck by its sweeping highways and grand monuments, which give it a distinctive and unusual character. Among its most striking landmarks is the gilded Uppatasanti Pagoda, a replica of the famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, which rises above the city's landscape. Because of its scale and quiet streets, Naypyidaw is considered one of the world's most unusual capital cities and offers an intriguing contrast to Myanmar's older urban centers. Its planned layout and open spaces make it a memorable stop for anyone studying modern Southeast Asian capitals.

Quick Facts about Naypyidaw
Population:
1,160,242 (2024 est.)
Country:
Myanmar
Region:
Southeast Asia

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Etymology of the Naypyidaw Demonym

From Burmese, meaning 'Royal City' or 'Abode of Kings'. Relatively new capital since 2006.

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