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Kyauktaw, Myanmar

Rakhine · Myanmar

Kyauktaw is a small city in Rakhine, Myanmar with a population of 19,492. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

19,492 Population 24/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
160.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Kyauktaw

Kyauktaw is a town in northern Rakhine State, in the westernmost part of Myanmar. The famous Mahamuni Buddha image, currently at Amarapura, was originally situated near Kyauktaw, in the ruins of the old city of Dhanyawadi.

People

Population19,492
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain160.9 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population19,492
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates20.8447°, 92.9753°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceRakhine
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation160.9 inches (4,088 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kyauktaw

Kyauktaw is a small city in Myanmar (Rakhine) with a population of 19,492. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 160.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Kyauktaw

Kyauktaw has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (18.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3113 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.5°C / 65°F 9.1° / 29.6° 9.6
Feb 20.9°C / 70°F 9.9° / 33.7° 12.9
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 14.6° / 38° 19.5
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 19.2° / 38.3° 45.4
May 27.7°C / 82°F 21.1° / 38.1° 217.2
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 22.3° / 32.4° 582.3
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 22.7° / 31.3° 773.5
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 22° / 30.9° 688.7
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 21.9° / 31.3° 459.0
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.2° 235.3
Nov 22.4°C / 72°F 14.2° / 28.8° 53.3
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 10.3° / 28.2° 16.7
Kyauktaw has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 160.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Myanmar avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area803.9 sq mi (2,082.1 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates20.8447°N, 92.9753°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 160.9"
324% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 42.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 22, 2025.

May 29, 1994 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M6.5 127 km
Aug 3, 1994 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.8 128 km
Nov 13, 2000 88 km S of Saiha, India M5.5 95 km
Jul 22, 1999 16 km NW of Cox’s B?z?r, Bangladesh M5.2 136 km
Jul 8, 1992 118 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.2 78 km
Oct 16, 2002 132 km NNE of Sittwe, Myanmar M5.1 69 km
Oct 19, 2001 122 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 75 km
Jun 25, 1991 108 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 133 km
Feb 22, 2025 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) M5.0 119 km
May 30, 2006 46 km WSW of Tekn?f, Bangladesh M4.9 112 km
Jul 10, 2011 97 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.9 100 km
Jan 23, 2020 70 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.9 61 km
Feb 11, 2024 102 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.9 137 km
Jun 15, 1994 84 km WSW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.8 114 km
Aug 7, 2013 95 km WSW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.8 107 km
Nov 22, 1997 40 km E of B?ndarban, Bangladesh M4.8 150 km
Jul 28, 2024 106 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.8 109 km
Jun 23, 2006 48 km WNW of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.7 70 km
Sep 15, 1992 120 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.7 98 km
Nov 25, 1994 112 km SSE of Saiha, India M4.7 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 5 44 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 185 km
2017 Mora Category 1 113 km
2010 Giri Category 4 99 km
2007 Akash Category 1 99 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 84 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 166 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 184 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 261 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 93 km
1994 Unnamed Category 4 81 km
1992 Forrest Category 4 60 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 269 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 192 km
1981 Unnamed Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in
May 83°F (29°C) 11.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 37.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 43.0 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 38.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in

Kyauktaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 68°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 160.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (43.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Kyauktaw

Institution Type Founded Website
Jamia Azharul Uloom University

Schools in Kyauktaw

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
A.M.K. Pauktaw Palaung (Rakhine)
အ.မ.က ပေါက်တောပလောင် (Muslim)
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Train Stations in Kyauktaw

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kyauktaw Train Station

Bus Stations in Kyauktaw

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kyauk Taw

Gas Stations in Kyauktaw

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hein htoo San
MM #6081673989
Point Petrol Pump

Airports Near Kyauktaw

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sittwe AirportAKYMedium Airport
Mrauk-U AirportSmall Airport
Seinzan (Paletwa) AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kyauktaw

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Foeida Jameh Masjid
Jamia Masjid
Mahamuni Buddha Temple

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 Kyauktaw

What is the population of Kyauktaw?

Kyauktaw has a population of 19,492 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 803.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kyauktaw?

Kyauktaw has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 160.9 inches.

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