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Mandalay

Mandalay (1.5 million inhabitants): major city of Burma, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Mandalay

CountryBurma
Population1.5 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Mandalay?

Mandalay has a metropolitan population of 1.5 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Mandalay located?

Mandalay is in Burma. It is a major city of Burma.

What is Mandalay known for?

Mandalay is a major city of Burma. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Burma factbook for the wider national picture.

Other cities in Burma

Rangoon (aka Yangon, continues to be recognized as the primary Burmese capital by the US Government); Nay Pyi Taw is the administrative capital
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