Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
925K
Population
7,054 km2
Area
64 Mbps
Internet
115m
Elevation
UTC+06:30
Timezone
NYT (15km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Naypyidaw, officially romanised as Nay Pyi Taw (NPT), is the capital and third-largest city of Myanmar. The city is located at the centre of the Naypyidaw Union Territory. It is unusual among Myanmar's cities in that it is an entirely planned city outside of any state or region. The city, previously known only as Pyinmana District, officially re...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Myanmar
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Population
925K
Timezone
UTC+06:30
Elevation
115 m
Currency
MMK
Language
Burmese
Airport
NYT
GPS
19.75, 96.13
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
64 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Climate
Year-round average of 25C — near-ideal temperatures
A mid-sized city of 925,000 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,090 total POIs 0.2 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
113
Cafes
34
Bars
10
Fast Food
9
Shopping
Supermarkets
21
Convenience
14
Shopping Malls
3
Healthcare
Hospitals
47
Clinics
16
Pharmacies
4
Education
Schools
42
Universities
3
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
28
Playgrounds
8
Sports
20
Cinemas
1
Museums
4
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
13
Train Stations
5
Fuel Stations
25
Services
Banks
43
ATMs
28
Post Offices
3
Police
28
Fire Stations
5
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
64 Mbps
Download
24 Mbps
Upload
69ms
Latency
17
Tests
14
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
23°
J
24°
F
24°
M
25°
A
25°
M
26°
J
26°
J
26°
A
25°
S
25°
O
24°
N
24°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 24.6 C Range: 23.4 - 25.8 C Rain: 2,963 mm/year Sunshine: 3,314 h/year
CITY SCORES
86.8
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
55.5
Overall
AIRPORT
NYT
Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
15 km from center
~27 min ride
FUN FACTS
Naypyidaw (), officially romanised as Nay Pyi Taw (NPT), is the capital and third-largest city of Myanmar.
The city, previously known only as Pyinmana District, officially replaced Yangon as the administrative capital of Myanmar on 6 November 2005; its official name was revealed to the public on Armed Forces Day, 27 March 2006.
Naypyidaw is notable for its unusual combination of large size and very low population density.
Etymology Naypyidaw is Burmese for "abode of the king", and is generally translated as "royal capital", "seat of the king", or "abode of kings".
Traditionally, it was used as a suffix to the names of royal capitals, such as Mandalay, which was called Yadanabon Naypyidaw (ရတနာပုံနေပြည်တော်).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Nay Pyi Taw known for?
Nay Pyi Taw is a city in Myanmar. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Nay Pyi Taw?
Nay Pyi Taw has an average download speed of 64 Mbps and upload speed of 24 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Nay Pyi Taw?
Nay Pyi Taw has an average year-round temperature of approximately 24.6 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Nay Pyi Taw?
Nay Pyi Taw is served by NYT (Nay Pyi Taw International Airport), approximately 15 km from the city center.
What is the population of Nay Pyi Taw?
The population of Nay Pyi Taw is approximately 925K.
What infrastructure does Nay Pyi Taw have?
Nay Pyi Taw has 1,090 mapped points of interest, including 113 restaurants, 47 hospitals, 42 schools.
What country is Nay Pyi Taw in?
Nay Pyi Taw is located in Myanmar.
