Why visit
Naypyidaw is Myanmar's planned capital, known for huge roads, government zones, empty scale, and a very different feel from Yangon or Mandalay. Conventional travel in Myanmar remains heavily affected by conflict.
How to use this result
Use it as a capital-city prompt
Naypyidaw is useful when you want a city-level starting point in Myanmar (Burma). Check whether the capital is the best arrival city, a practical transfer point, or mainly a geography and planning reference.
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Naypyidaw at a glance
City population
925k
Elevation
122 m
400 ft
Time zone
UTC+6:30
Asia/Yangon
Airport
NYT
Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
Myanmar (Burma) at a glance
Country center
22.0°, 98.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
676,578 km²
261,228 mi²
Country population
54.6 million
81/km²
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Burmese kyat (Ks)
MMK
Dial
+95
Language
Burmese
Demonym
Burmese
Internet
.mm
UN
Member state
ISO code
MM / MMR
Where in the world
22.0° - 98.0°
Myanmar (Burma)
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Did you know
- Naypyidaw replaced Yangon as Myanmar's capital in 2005.
- The city is known for unusually wide roads and a highly planned administrative layout.
- Naypyidaw was built in secret and unveiled in 2005; its boulevards run up to 20 lanes wide and are famously empty.
- Myanmar switched from driving on the left to the right overnight in 1970: though most cars still have right-hand drive.
- Bagan contains the ruins of more than 2,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas built between the 9th and 13th centuries.
Bordering Myanmar (Burma)
Traveler notes
- The city was built as a planned administrative capital
- Uppatasanti Pagoda is the main landmark
- Most travelers find Yangon and Mandalay more culturally rewarding
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Frequently asked about Naypyidaw
What currency is used in Naypyidaw?
Naypyidaw uses the Burmese kyat (Ks), ISO code MMK.
What languages are spoken in Myanmar (Burma)?
The primary language is Burmese.
What is the international calling code for Myanmar (Burma)?
The calling code is +95.
When is the best time to visit Naypyidaw?
Nov–Feb. Check current weather and local events before booking.
What airport serves Naypyidaw?
Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (IATA: NYT).
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