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Kawkareik, Myanmar
Kayin State · Myanmar
Kawkareik is a mid-size city in Kayin State, Myanmar with a population of 48,468. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kawkareik
Kawkareik, also spelled as Kawkarike, is a town in Karen State, Myanmar. It is the capital of Kawkaraik District and Kawkaraik Township.
People
Climate
| Population | 48,468 |
| Population Density | 159 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.5554°, 98.2371° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
| Country | 🇲🇲 Myanmar |
| State / Province | Kayin State |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 153.0 inches (3,885 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kawkareik
Kawkareik is a mid-size city in Myanmar (Kayin State) with a population of 48,468. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 153.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.
Climate in Kawkareik
Kawkareik has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (29°C), the coldest is Dec (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2095 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Myanmar avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 305.3 sq mi (790.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5554°N, 98.2371°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 13.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 26.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 37.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 38.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 21.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in |
Kawkareik has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 152.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (38.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Farmers Markets in Kawkareik
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shwe Myawaddy Market |
Hotels in Kawkareik
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kawkareik
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kawkareik
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kawkareik
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mae Sot Airport | MAQ | Medium Airport |
| Hpa-N Airport | PAA | Small Airport |
| Mawlamyine Airport | MNU | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawkareik
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ဇီနားသုခဘုရား | |
| မြို့မကျောင်းဘုရား | |
| ရွှေနတ်တောင်ဘုရား | |
| ရွှေနတ်တောင်ဘုရား |
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What is the population of Kawkareik?
Kawkareik has a population of 48,468 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 159 people per square mile, spread across 305.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kawkareik?
Kawkareik has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 153.0 inches.