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Katha, Myanmar

Sagaing Region · 🇲🇲 Myanmar

Katha is a small city in Sagaing Region, Myanmar with a population of 26,732. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
26,732 Population
335 ft Elevation 102 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
63.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.4%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
15% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

People

Population26,732
Median Age29.2 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$1,233
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty10.3%

Health

Obesity7.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking23.1%
Depression1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain63.9 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation335 ft (102 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+65.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband58.5%
Population26,732
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Coordinates24.1754°, 96.3414°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceSagaing Region
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation63.9 inches (1,624 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age29.2 years

Is Katha a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Katha receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment. Katha has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.

Education

20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Katha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F. Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Katha has a population of 26,732. The median age is 29.2 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. 13.4% of residents have a disability. 52.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

26,732
Total Population
29.2yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Katha vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Katha vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Katha is N/A. Per capita income is $1,233 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 22.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Katha vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$1,233

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
15% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living22.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Katha, 7.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.4% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 37.8% have high blood pressure. 23.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 1.9% report binge drinking. 86.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 1.0% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Katha vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.4%
77% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
High Blood Pressure37.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.1%
65% above US avg
Binge Drinking1.9%
Physical Inactivity86.8%
Depression1.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate52.0%

Food & Exercise

Katha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall63.9 inches
68% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Coordinates24.1754°N, 96.3414°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40% below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school. 58.5% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
40% below US avg
High School+65.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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