What Are People From Yangon Called?

Name: Yangon
Address: Southeast Asia, Myanmar

Southeast Asia, Myanmar

Myanmar

People from Yangon are called:

People from Yangon are called Yangonite.

Demonym:

Yangonite

Pronunciation:

/jæŋˈɡɒn/

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About Yangon

Largest city and former capital of Myanmar.
Major port city and commercial center.
Home to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar's most sacred sites.
Colonial architecture from British era.
Cultural and economic heart of Myanmar.

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,610,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Myanmar
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Burmese, meaning 'end of strife'. Formerly Rangoon, former capital of Myanmar.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Naypyidaw

320 km north

People are called:

Naypyidawian

Bangkok

600 km east

People are called:

Bangkokian

Dhaka

1,050 km northwest

People are called:

Dhakai

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,610,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Myanmar
Region:: Southeast Asia

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