Naypyidaw

Name: Naypyidaw
Address: Southeast Asia, Myanmar

Southeast Asia, Myanmar

Myanmar

People from Naypyidaw are called:

Male/General:

Naypyidawian

Pronunciation:

/ˌneɪpiːˈdɔː/

Quick Facts

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

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Etymology & Origin

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

About Naypyidaw

Capital of Myanmar since 2006, replacing Yangon.
Planned city with wide boulevards and low population density.
Known for massive government complexes and monuments.
One of the world's most unusual capital cities.
Home to the gilded Uppatasanti Pagoda.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Yangon

320 km south

People are called:

Yangonite

Bangkok

600 km southeast

People are called:

Bangkokian

Dhaka

1,300 km west

People are called:

Dhakai

Quick Facts

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

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