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Kin Taw, Myanmar

Sagaing Region · Myanmar

Kin Taw is a small town in Sagaing Region, Myanmar with a population of 1,408. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

1,408 Population 0/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
133.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Kin Taw

Kin Taw

Hkamti Township is the only township of Hkamti District in the Sagaing Region of Myanmar. The principal town is Hkamti. As of 2014 the township had a population of 47,658 people and covered an area of 8,174 square kilometres (3,156 sq mi). The township is dominated by the Chindwin River and its tributaries as well as thickly forested areas. Nearly half the active working population are employed in agriculture, forestry or fishing. The township is a producer of rice and has gold and jade reserves.

People

Population1,408
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain133.4 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population1,408
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates26.0312°, 95.8229°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceSagaing Region
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation133.4 inches (3,387 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kin Taw

Kin Taw is a small town in Myanmar (Sagaing Region) with a population of 1,408. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 133.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Kin Taw has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 133.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Myanmar avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area3,897.3 sq mi (10,094.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates26.0312°N, 95.8229°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 133.4"
251% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 37.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 11, 2025.

May 6, 1995 109 km SE of Phek, India M6.4 128 km
Apr 6, 1994 6 km ESE of Sarupathar, India M5.9 106 km
May 31, 2023 121 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 111 km
Nov 21, 1994 75 km SSW of Sarupathar, India M5.9 100 km
Dec 30, 1997 79 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 107 km
Jan 9, 2013 66 km SE of Phek, India M5.8 110 km
Apr 5, 2024 33 km NNE of Sarupathar, India M5.7 120 km
Jul 1, 2012 21 km ESE of Phek, India M5.6 123 km
May 2, 1998 115 km SE of Phek, India M5.5 133 km
Jul 26, 1996 117 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.4 105 km
Aug 30, 2009 74 km SE of Phek, India M5.3 111 km
Mar 25, 2005 40 km ESE of Phek, India M5.2 116 km
Mar 25, 1992 114 km SE of Phek, India M5.2 142 km
May 9, 1995 77 km ESE of Phek, India M5.2 106 km
Mar 8, 1990 84 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.2 98 km
May 4, 2019 86 km SE of Mon, India M5.2 24 km
Jun 29, 2007 82 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.2 101 km
Jul 22, 2012 106 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 130 km
Jul 9, 2012 87 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 104 km
Mar 4, 2017 55 km SSE of Phek, India M5.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 127 km
1991 Unnamed Category 3 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 28.2 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 37.5 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 25.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 18.3 in
October 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in

Kin Taw has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 133.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (37.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Kin Taw

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Naga Museum

Farmers Markets in Kin Taw

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mingalar Market

Airports Near Kin Taw

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kanti AirportKHMSmall Airport
Lonekin AirportSmall Airport
Shinbweyang AirportSmall Airport

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 Kin Taw

What is the population of Kin Taw?

Kin Taw has a population of 1,408 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,897.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kin Taw?

Kin Taw has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 133.4 inches.

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