A few facts about Yangon
- About 4.5 million people live in Yangon, the biggest city in Myanmar.
- Yangon is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
- Close by: Nwe Khway (15 miles), Kyauktan (16 miles) and Twante (16 miles).
Dating by city / Myanmar / Yangon region / Yangon
Singles in Yangon
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Yangon? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
A first date in Yangon
In a city the size of Yangon, pick a place you can both reach in half an hour: a café near a metro or bus stop, an exhibition, a food market or a walk in a central park. Weekday evenings are quieter than Saturdays.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Yangon: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Yangon?
Within 30 miles of Yangon there are 26 towns and cities — Kyauktan, San Chaung and Thongwa among them — with more than 5 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Yangon?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Yangon and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Yangon real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I date someone from outside Yangon?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Around Yangon: districts and suburbs
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.