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Kyaukpyu, Myanmar

Rakhine · Myanmar

Kyaukpyu is a large city in Rakhine, Myanmar with a population of 180,000. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

180,000 Population 260/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
126.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Kyaukpyu

Kyaukphyu is a major town in Rakhine State, in western Myanmar and it is informally addressed to be the second capital of Rakhine State. It is located on the northwestern corner of Yanbye Island on Combermere Bay, and is 250 miles or 400 kilometres north-west of Yangon. It is the principal town of Kyaukphyu Township and Kyaukphyu District. The town is situated on a superb natural harbor which connects the rice trade between Calcutta and Yangon. The estimated population in 1983 was 19,456. The population of Kyaukphyu's urban area is 20,866 as of 2014, while Kyaukphyu Township's population is 165,352.

People

Population180,000
Density260/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain126.5 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population180,000
Population Density260 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates19.4279°, 93.5513°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceRakhine
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation126.5 inches (3,213 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kyaukpyu

Kyaukpyu is a large city in Myanmar (Rakhine) with a population of 180,000. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Kyaukpyu

Kyaukpyu has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 3195 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 16.1° / 31.1° 10.4
Feb 24°C / 75°F 16.7° / 33.1° 9.9
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 19.9° / 36.1° 6.6
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 23.9° / 36.4° 42.9
May 29.9°C / 86°F 26.3° / 36.2° 216.8
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 25.9° / 32.6° 608.1
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 25.9° / 31.1° 757.0
Aug 27.5°C / 81°F 25.4° / 30.5° 738.5
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 25.5° / 31.3° 503.3
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.7° 236.4
Nov 26.8°C / 80°F 21.3° / 32.1° 48.6
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 17.7° / 31.7° 16.2
Kyaukpyu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Myanmar avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area692.3 sq mi (1,792.9 km²)
Population Density260/sq mi
Coordinates19.4279°N, 93.5513°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.5"
233% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 35.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.9 on May 18, 2025.

May 29, 1994 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M6.5 141 km
Apr 28, 2010 87 km SSE of Sittwe, Myanmar M5.2 41 km
Nov 22, 1992 56 km WSW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M5.2 133 km
Aug 18, 2019 81 km WSW of Pyay, Myanmar M5.2 149 km
Oct 13, 2001 148 km SSW of Sittwe, Myanmar M5.2 137 km
Jul 3, 2022 43 km WNW of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 138 km
Jan 30, 1995 155 km W of Pyay, Myanmar M5.0 93 km
May 18, 2025 130 km SSE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) M4.9 51 km
Jan 23, 2020 70 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.9 122 km
Aug 7, 2013 95 km WSW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.8 137 km
Jul 5, 2019 180 km S of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.8 129 km
Jun 15, 1994 84 km WSW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.8 146 km
Jun 16, 2020 98 km W of Pyay, Myanmar M4.8 95 km
Jul 5, 2019 169 km S of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.7 116 km
Mar 26, 2019 81 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.7 142 km
Apr 14, 2006 28 km WSW of Thayetmyo, Myanmar M4.6 147 km
Aug 30, 1998 Myanmar M4.6 125 km
Jul 23, 2023 172 km W of Pyay, Myanmar M4.6 97 km
May 29, 1994 91 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M4.6 126 km
May 29, 1994 76 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M4.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Mocha (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 5 113 km
2017 Mora Category 1 198 km
2010 Giri Category 4 27 km
2007 Akash Category 1 249 km
2006 Mala Category 3 213 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 88 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 283 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 261 km
1994 Unnamed Category 4 198 km
1992 Forrest Category 3 111 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 103 km
1982 Unnamed Category 4 218 km
1981 Unnamed Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 83°F (29°C) 0.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 9.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 28.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 35.6 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 23.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 16.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in

Kyaukpyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 126.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (35.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Kyaukpyu

Institution Type Founded Website
G.T.C (Kyauk Phyu) College
Kyaukpyu Education Degree College University

Schools in Kyaukpyu

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
BEMS(2)
BESH.2
BEHS.2
BEHS.1 Kyaukpyu
BEHS(3)
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Hotels in Kyaukpyu

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

May Phone Mooe
Palace Hotel & Restaurant

Restaurants in Kyaukpyu

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sea Sar

Cinemas in Kyaukpyu

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yoe Tat Street, West Qtr

Monuments in Kyaukpyu

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clock Tower

Clinics in Kyaukpyu

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DAW NI NI WINN

Bus Stations in Kyaukpyu

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Highway Bus Station

Banks in Kyaukpyu

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CB Bank
KBZ Bank
MAB Bank
MLFD Bank

Airports Near Kyaukpyu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kyaukpyu AirportKYPMedium Airport
Sittwe AirportAKYMedium Airport
Ann AirportVBASmall Airport
Manaung AirportMGUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kyaukpyu

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nga La Pwayt Jetty
စေတီ

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yangon

Around Kyaukpyu

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 6
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 4
Hotels 2
Places of Worship 1

🇲🇲 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 Kyaukpyu

What is the population of Kyaukpyu?

Kyaukpyu has a population of 180,000 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 260 people per square mile, spread across 692.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kyaukpyu?

Kyaukpyu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 126.5 inches.

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