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Kayan, Myanmar

Yangon · Myanmar

Kayan is a mid-size city in Yangon, Myanmar with a population of 40,322. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,322 Population 139/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
131.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Kayan

Kayan

Kayan är en stad i Myanmar. Den ligger i Rangoonregionen, i den södra delen av landet, 300 km söder om huvudstaden Naypyidaw. Kayan ligger 13 meter över havet och folkmängden uppgick till cirka 33 000 invånare vid folkräkningen 2014.

People

Population40,322
Density139/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain131.7 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population40,322
Population Density139 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates16.9080°, 96.5604°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceYangon
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation131.7 inches (3,344 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kayan

Kayan is a mid-size city in Myanmar (Yangon) with a population of 40,322. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Kayan

Kayan has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.3°C), the coldest is Dec (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1988 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 14.9° / 35.2° 12.3
Feb 27.3°C / 81°F 16° / 38.4° 8.6
Mar 30.9°C / 88°F 20° / 41.7° 10.0
Apr 32.3°C / 90°F 23.3° / 42.3° 75.7
May 30.6°C / 87°F 25° / 40.6° 222.1
Jun 28°C / 82°F 23.8° / 34.2° 277.4
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 23.9° / 32.5° 399.5
Aug 27°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.7° 419.6
Sep 27°C / 81°F 23.7° / 32° 366.1
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 23.2° / 32.3° 153.5
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 19.7° / 32.6° 39.6
Dec 25.1°C / 77°F 16.4° / 33.2° 3.8
Kayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 131.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Myanmar avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area290.4 sq mi (752.2 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates16.9080°N, 96.5604°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.7"
246% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 28.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 16, 1995 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M6.1 111 km
Aug 19, 1994 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M5.8 120 km
Sep 17, 2004 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.7 142 km
Apr 1, 1991 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.4 150 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 100 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 81 km
Jun 7, 2023 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar M4.8 108 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 56 km
Jun 18, 2019 41 km ENE of Letpandan, Myanmar M4.8 119 km
Apr 30, 2005 75 km SE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 127 km
May 31, 2014 9 km NNW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar M4.7 103 km
Mar 4, 2025 6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 93 km
Oct 28, 1999 21 km S of Kanbe, Myanmar M4.6 75 km
Aug 5, 2014 77 km SE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.6 122 km
Aug 21, 2025 70 km S of Thongwa, Burma (Myanmar) M4.6 87 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km SSE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M4.6 87 km
Sep 11, 2017 31 km SSE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M4.6 87 km
Mar 3, 2025 9 km SSW of Kyaiklat, Burma (Myanmar) M4.5 111 km
Jan 31, 2009 71 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.5 149 km
Nov 30, 1998 33 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.5 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nargis (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Nargis Category 4 64 km
2006 Mala Category 3 210 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 89 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.1 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MYANMAR COAST Earthquake 1.1 m 500 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 15.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 25.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 28.1 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 27.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 20.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Kayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 131.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (28.1") and February the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Kayan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cherry FM music pop, music variety MP3 112 kbps

Farmers Markets in Kayan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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Gas Stations in Kayan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apex Petrol Station (Khayan)

Airports Near Kayan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yangon International AirportRGNLarge Airport
Hmawbi Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kayan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
TharThaNa MarMaKa monasteries

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yangon
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)

🇲🇲 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 Kayan

What is the population of Kayan?

Kayan has a population of 40,322 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 139 people per square mile, spread across 290.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kayan?

Kayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 131.7 inches.

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