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Bhamo, Myanmar
Kachin State · Myanmar
Bhamo is a mid-size city in Kachin State, Myanmar with a population of 54,721. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bhamo
Bhamo, historically known as Man Maw or Hsinkai is a city in Kachin State in northern Myanmar, 186 km (116 mi) south of the state capital, (Myitkyina). It is on the Ayeyarwady River. It lies within 65 km (40 mi) of the border with Yunnan Province, China. The population consists primarily of residents Chinese or Shan descent, with Kachin peoples primarily occupying the hills around the town. It is the administrative center of Bhamo District and Bhamo Township.
People
Climate
| Population | 54,721 |
| Population Density | 188 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 24.2526°, 97.2336° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
| Country | 🇲🇲 Myanmar |
| State / Province | Kachin State |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.9 inches (1,751 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bhamo
Bhamo is a mid-size city in Myanmar (Kachin State) with a population of 54,721. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.
Climate in Bhamo
Bhamo has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is May (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1290 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above Myanmar avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 290.4 sq mi (752.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.2526°N, 97.2336°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 15.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in |
Bhamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Bhamo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banmaw University | University | - | , |
| Computer University Bhamo | University | - | , |
| Technological University | University | - | , |
Schools in Bhamo
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ယူနန် တရုတ်စာသင်ကျောင်း | - | - | - | - |
| San Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| AhlinnDagar Private School | - | - | - | - |
| ေရႊျပည္သာ အလယ္တန္းေက်ာင္းခြဲ | - | - | - | - |
| အထက ၂ | - | - | - | - |
| အထက ၁ | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Bhamo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| သုတမဏ္ဍိုင် စာကြည့်တိုက် | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bhamo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ၇ မိုင္ ဘံုေက်ာင္းအကင္ဆိုင္ | |||||
| Bhamo Marketplace | |||||
| Moe Mauk Market | |||||
| Momauk Market | |||||
| No.2 Market | |||||
| စီအင်ဈေး | |||||
| မံစီဈေး | |||||
| သီရိရတနာစျေး |
Hotels in Bhamo
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bhamo
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bhamo
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bhamo
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bhamo
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bhamo
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bhamo
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bhamo
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bhamo
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Banmaw Airport | BMO | Small Airport |
| Longchuan Guangsong Airport | LCS | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bhamo
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chan Thar Ya pagoda | |
| Chinese Baptist Church | |
| Htoi San Church | |
| Jarmei Mosque | |
| Kachin Baptist Church | |
| Kan Oo Monastery | |
| Lalpaw Monastery | |
| pagoda | |
| pagoda | |
| pagoda | |
| Shwe Kyee Nar Pagoda | |
| Shwe Monastery | |
| Sri Radhakrishna Hindu Temple | |
| Thein Mahar Zeditawgyi | |
| Thein Par | |
| Thein Par Taung | |
| Yunnan Chinese Temple |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bhamo
What is the population of Bhamo?
Bhamo has a population of 54,721 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 290.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bhamo?
Bhamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.9 inches.