Categories in Yangon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Yangon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,714 | 10 years |
| Beauty salons | 1,282 | 15 years |
| Shopping | 1,230 | — |
| Apartments | 881 | — |
| Corporate management | 851 | 19 years |
| Clothing stores | 713 | 15 years |
| Electronics stores | 711 | 14 years |
| Education | 652 | 14 years |
| Car repair | 590 | — |
| Travel agencies | 567 | 15 years |
| Repair other | 540 | — |
| Religion | 501 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 475 | — |
| Hardware store | 469 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 455 | 17 years |
| Other accommodation | 445 | 11 years |
| Business services | 441 | — |
| Mobile phone stores | 400 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 397 | — |
| Shopping other | 393 | — |
| Cafes | 383 | — |
Yangon Facts
| Area | 490.3 km² |
| Population | 5,585,419 |
| Male Population | 2,633,578 (47.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,951,841 (52.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +3474.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +86.9% |
| Median Age | 28.8 years (Male: 27.7, Female: 29.8) |
| Area Codes | 1 |
| Neighborhoods | Bahan, Mayangone, Kamaryut, San Chaung, Botahtaung |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Myanmar Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.80528, 96.15611 |
Map of Yangon
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Yangon Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 156,278 | 1,372,272 | 2,988,326 | 5,380,708 | 5,585,419 |
| Population Density | 318.8 / km² | 2,799.1 / km² | 6,095.5 / km² | 10,975.4 / km² | 11,393 / km² |
Yangon Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 80.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangon | +3343% | +292.1% | +80.1% |
| Yangon Region | +3362% | +293.8% | +81.1% |
| Myanmar | +73.5% | +27.5% | +12.8% |
Yangon Median Age
Median Age: 28.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangon | 28.8 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| Yangon Region | 28.4 yrs | 29.3 yrs | 27.4 yrs |
| Myanmar | 27.2 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
Yangon Population Density
Population Density: 11,393 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangon | 5.6 million | 490.3 km² | 11,393 / km² |
| Yangon Region | 8 million | 9,786.4 km² | 821 / km² |
| Myanmar | 53.1 million | 668,905 km² | 79.4 / km² |
Yangon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Yangon
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Yangon
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Yangon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Yangon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Yangon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangon | 1,862,190 tn | 0.33 tn | 3,798.4 tons/km² |
| Yangon Region | 2,597,129 tn | 0.32 tn | 265.4 tons/km² |
| Myanmar | 11,664,181 tn | 0.22 tn | 17.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,862,190 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,798.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/18 | 6:50 AM | 4.3 | 86.9 km | 10,000 m | 73km S of Thongwa, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/18 | 1:56 PM | 4.3 | 49.1 km | 68,130 m | 40km SSE of Rangoon District, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/18 | 7:55 AM | 4.2 | 34.9 km | 10,000 m | 12km WNW of Twante, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/18 | 1:32 PM | 3.4 | 88.1 km | 10,000 m | 14km S of Pyapon, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/18 | 2:27 PM | 3.4 | 84.6 km | 10,000 m | 12km SSE of Pyapon, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/18 | 10:27 PM | 4.1 | 78.7 km | 10,000 m | 15km SE of Pyapon, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/18 | 8:41 AM | 4.2 | 84.8 km | 10,000 m | 76km ESE of Pyapon, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 1/13/18 | 8:19 AM | 3.8 | 31.2 km | 10,000 m | 10km S of Twante, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/17 | 1:56 PM | 4.6 | 70.3 km | 10,000 m | 30km SSE of Tharyarwady, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/17 | 1:19 AM | 4.2 | 60.9 km | 10,000 m | 39km SSE of Tharyarwady, Burma | usgs.gov |
Yangon
Yangon (Burmese: ရန်ကုန်, MLCTS rankun mrui, pronounced: [jàɴɡòʊɴ mjo̰]; also known as Rangoon, literally: "End of Strife") is a former capital of Myanmar (Burma) and the capital of Yangon Region. It also served as the Capital in Exile of Azad Hind. ..
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