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Kalewa, Myanmar

Sagaing Region · Myanmar

Kalewa is a small city in Sagaing Region, Myanmar with a population of 8,819. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,819 Population 7/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
66.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Kalewa

Kalewa

Kalewa is a town at the confluence of the Chindwin River and the Myittha River in Kale District, Sagaing Region of north-western Myanmar. It is the administrative seat of Kalewa Township.

People

Population8,819
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain66.5 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population8,819
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates23.1976°, 94.3022°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceSagaing Region
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation66.5 inches (1,688 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalewa

Kalewa is a small city in Myanmar (Sagaing Region) with a population of 8,819. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Kalewa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above Myanmar avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area1,310.4 sq mi (3,393.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates23.1976°N, 94.3022°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

559 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Apr 13, 2016 76 km SE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M6.9 59 km
Apr 16, 2020 38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar M5.9 52 km
Sep 3, 2009 67 km ESE of W?ngjing, India M5.9 132 km
Jul 29, 2012 63 km E of Falam, Myanmar M5.7 29 km
Apr 15, 1992 89 km NE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.7 138 km
May 11, 2006 38 km SSW of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.6 12 km
Oct 11, 2000 52 km ENE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.6 94 km
Dec 29, 2009 79 km ESE of W?ngjing, India M5.6 139 km
Jun 21, 2020 22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.6 104 km
Mar 12, 2010 68 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.5 36 km
Dec 22, 2012 51 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.5 97 km
Dec 4, 1991 47 km SE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.5 96 km
Aug 11, 2009 79 km ESE of W?ngjing, India M5.5 135 km
Jan 21, 2022 23 km NE of Falam, Myanmar M5.4 51 km
May 11, 1991 10 km SSE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.4 132 km
May 29, 2024 29 km ESE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.4 52 km
Oct 16, 1998 30 km ENE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.4 72 km
Aug 31, 2019 26 km NW of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.4 135 km
Apr 14, 1997 86 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.3 71 km
Jul 31, 1997 27 km ESE of Darlawn, India M5.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Mocha (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 3 124 km
2017 Mora Category 1 277 km
2010 Giri Category 1 278 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 257 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 160 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 205 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 249 km
1994 Unnamed Category 3 181 km
1991 Unnamed Category 4 108 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in

Kalewa has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 65°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Kalewa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
B.E.H.S(Kalewa) - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kalewa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Kalewa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ကလေးမြို့မဈေး Kale Market
ကလေးမြို့မဈေး Kale Market

Monuments in Kalewa

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agriculture Office
Department of Agricural Land Management and Statistics
DWIR

Gas Stations in Kalewa

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BOC(kalewa)
Myatmyittharmon

Banks in Kalewa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Myanmar Economic Bank(Kalewa)

Stadiums & Teams in Kalewa

TeamLeagueDivision
Kale District Stadium
အ.ထ.က (၁) အားကစားကွင်း

Airports Near Kalewa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalay AirportKMVSmall Airport
Surbung AirportSRUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kalewa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Myanmar Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalewa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Buddhist Temple Kalewa

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 Kalewa

What is the population of Kalewa?

Kalewa has a population of 8,819 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,310.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalewa?

Kalewa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches.

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