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Baw Lel, Myanmar

Yangon · Myanmar

Baw Lel is a small town in Yangon, Myanmar with a population of 3,020. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

3,020 Population 9/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
111.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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People

Population3,020
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain111.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population3,020
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates17.1602°, 95.7888°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceYangon
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation111.8 inches (2,840 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baw Lel

Baw Lel is a small town in Myanmar (Yangon) with a population of 3,020. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Baw Lel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 111.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Myanmar avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area321.7 sq mi (833.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates17.1602°N, 95.7888°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.8"
194% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 16, 1995 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M6.1 109 km
Jan 11, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M6.0 138 km
Aug 19, 1994 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M5.8 112 km
Sep 17, 2004 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.7 150 km
Apr 1, 1991 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.4 147 km
Aug 15, 1999 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 144 km
Jan 11, 2018 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 149 km
Jan 11, 2018 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar M5.2 142 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 34 km
Apr 24, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 139 km
Mar 17, 2018 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 142 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 35 km
Apr 20, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 135 km
Jun 17, 2018 45 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 128 km
Jan 12, 2018 19 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 147 km
Jan 11, 2018 39 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 133 km
Apr 20, 2018 31 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 140 km
Jan 11, 2018 39 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 143 km
Mar 4, 2018 30 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 146 km
Apr 22, 2018 49 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nargis (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Nargis Category 4 56 km
2006 Mala Category 4 133 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 275 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 44 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.1 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MYANMAR COAST Earthquake 1.1 m 500 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 10.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 18.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 19.9 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 19.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Baw Lel has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 75°F in December to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 91.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Baw Lel

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ဘောလယ် အထက
ဘောလယ် အထက
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Radio Stations near Baw Lel

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cherry FM music pop, music variety MP3 112 kbps

Farmers Markets in Baw Lel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
8 th Street Bazar
8 th Street Bazar
မြို့မဈေးကြီး ညောင်တုန်းမြို့
မြို့မဈေးကြီး ညောင်တုန်းမြို့

Airports Near Baw Lel

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yangon International AirportRGNLarge Airport
Hinthada AirportHEBSmall Airport
Hmawbi Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baw Lel

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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စေတီ
စေတီ
စေတီ

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yangon

🇲🇲 About Myanmar

Capital Nay Pyi Taw
Population 53,708,395
Area 678,500 km²
GDP (USD) $66,757,619,000
GDP per capita $1,233
HDI 0.585
Life expectancy 66.9 years
Internet users 58.5%
Urban population 30.4%
Currency MMK (Kyat)
Languages Burmese
Calling code +95
TLD .mm
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baw Lel

What is the population of Baw Lel?

Baw Lel has a population of 3,020 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 321.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baw Lel?

Baw Lel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.8 inches.

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