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Kalaw, Myanmar
Shan State · Myanmar
Kalaw is a mid-size city in Shan State, Myanmar with a population of 93,032. Elevation: 4,341 ft (1,323 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Kalaw
Kalaw is a hill town in the Shan State of Myanmar. It is the capital of Kalaw District and Kalaw Township.
People
Climate
| Population | 93,032 |
| Population Density | 312 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,341 ft (1,323 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.6346°, 96.5645° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
| Country | 🇲🇲 Myanmar |
| State / Province | Shan State |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.5 inches (1,536 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kalaw
Kalaw is a mid-size city in Myanmar (Shan State) with a population of 93,032. The city sits at an elevation of 4,341 feet (1,323 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.
Climate in Kalaw
Kalaw has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.8°C), the coldest is Jan (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 1029 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above Myanmar avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,341 ft (1,323 m) |
| Area | 298.0 sq mi (771.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.6346°N, 96.5645°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in |
Kalaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Kalaw
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Command & General Staff College (CGSC) | College | — | — |
Schools in Kalaw
42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Education Primary School (Myin Ka 1) | — | — | — | — |
| No.5 Basic Education Primary School (Kalaw) | — | — | — | — |
| No.4 Basic Education Primary School (Kalaw) | — | — | — | — |
| No.1 Basic Education Primary School (Kalaw) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Post Primary School (Kyaw Kone) | — | — | — | — |
| No.2 Basic Education Post Primary School (Kalaw) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Branch Middle School (Inn Pyin) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Branch High School (Myin Ma Hti) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Branch High School (Kalaw) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Branch High School (Myin Saing Gone) | — | — | — | — |
| No.1 Basic Education High School (Aung Pan) | — | — | — | — |
| No.6 Basic Education Primary School (Kalaw) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Branch Primary School (Saw Taw) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Primary School (Yae Yaung Ma) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Primary School (Taung Ni) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Post Primary School (Yae Yar) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Post Primary School (Wet Phyu Yae) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Post Primary School (Painae Pin) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Post Primary School (Shwe Taung Kyar) | — | — | — | — |
| No.1 Basic Education Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| No.1 Basic Education High School | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Primary School (Shwe Min Phone) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Post Primary School (Sin Lae) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Primary School (Shar Pin) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Branch Primary School (Pan Lone) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Branch Primary School (Nga Pyaw Pin) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Primary School (Nan Aww) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Post Primary School (Taung Lar) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Branch Middle School (La Maing) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Primary School (Thit Hla) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Primary School (Taung Pae) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Branch Middle School (Nyaung Kone) | — | — | — | — |
| Myin Tike Village (Da Nu Tribe) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Branch Primary School (Ywar Thit) | — | — | — | — |
| No.8 Basic Education Primary School (Kalaw) | — | — | — | — |
| No.3 Basic Education Primary School (Kalaw) | — | — | — | — |
| No.2 Basic Education High School (Kalaw) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Branch Primary School (Lwuit Pyin) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Primary School (Taung Gyi Chae) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Primary School (Pyin Thar) | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education Primary School (Tar Yaw) | — | — | — | — |
| No.7 Basic Education Primary School (Kalaw) | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kalaw
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Kalaw
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaw 5-Day Market | |||||
| Kalaw Town Market |
Hotels in Kalaw
42 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kalaw
64 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kalaw
19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kalaw
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kalaw
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kalaw
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kalaw
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kalaw
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kalaw
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kalaw
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kalaw
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kalaw
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Heho Airport | HEH | Medium Airport |
| Meiktila Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Shante Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Kalaw
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kalaw Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalaw
41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 60 Buddhas | |
| Ananta Dharma Hindu Temple | |
| Aung Chan Thar Pagoda | |
| Aung Daik Di Pagoda | |
| Aung Kham Naung Pagoda | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Christ The King Church | |
| Danasatkyar Pagoda | |
| Gyo Pyay Yan Pyay Pagoda | |
| Hindu Temple | |
| Hnee Phayagyi (Kalaw) | |
| Hsu Taung Pye Pagoda | |
| Hsu Taung Pye Paya | |
| Karen Baptist Church | |
| Koe Myo Shin Nan | |
| Ma Naw Hla Pagoda | |
| monastery | |
| Monastery | |
| Monastery | |
| monastery |
Quick Facts
Around Kalaw
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kalaw
24 places within 15 km
- • ရှေးဟောင်းသမိုင်းဝင် ရွှေဥမင်သဘာဝလိုဏ်ဂူဘုရား
- • Lan ma Taung
- • ငုံးသုံ ရှေးဟောင်းစေတီတော်ကြီး
- • ရှေးဟောင်းစေတီ
- • Amazing view on the top of mountain Buddhist temples
- • Beginning of nice forest path to the pagoda.
- • Golden budda figure in the forest
- • mount manorhla
- • Mount Ohsi
- + 14 more
- • Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp
🇲🇲 About Myanmar
Frequently Asked Questions About Kalaw
What is the population of Kalaw?
Kalaw has a population of 93,032 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 312 people per square mile, spread across 298.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kalaw?
Kalaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.5 inches.