The administrative seat and principal city is Yamethin, which is also the major rail stop in the township, and it has a population of 258,091.

[1][2] Among the many communities in Yamethin Township are: North and South Pyar Si, Upper and Lower Warpyutaung (Wapyudaung), and Yebyu.

It was restored in 2015 to irrigate 8129 acres of monsoon and summer paddy plantations and provide water to the people of nearby areas.

[3] Yamethin Township was established as a town during the time of King Duttabaung in 170 BE (Buddhist Era).

[2] The census reported that the median age was 28.4 years, and a sex ratio of 95 males per 100 females.