Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory contains Myanmar's capital, Nay Pyi Taw, and covers 7,054 km2 across 8 townships. It borders Mandalay Region to the north, Shan State to the east, Kayin State to the southeast, Bago Region to the south, and Magway Region to the west. Despite its small area, it has an estimated population of 1.36 million (2023 UNFPA Projections), making it among the most densely populated States/Regions in the country at 193 people per square kilometre.

Nay Pyi Taw is comparatively less affected by conflict, and there were no recorded IDPs as of 11 Aug 2025. In Sep/Oct 2024, it experienced severe flooding linked to Typhoon Yagi. The 28 Mar 2025 earthquake caused heavy damage, with direct economic losses in Nay Pyi Taw estimated at US$ 1.04 billion (World Bank, Apr 2025).