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Lakang, Myanmar
Kachin State · Myanmar
Lakang is a mid-size city in Kachin State, Myanmar with a population of 85,423. Elevation: 1,050 ft (320 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lakang
Yihku is a village in Bhamo Township in Bhamo District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.
People
Climate
| Population | 85,423 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Coordinates | 24.6605°, 97.1892° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
| Country | 🇲🇲 Myanmar |
| State / Province | Kachin State |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.1 inches (1,807 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lakang
Lakang is a mid-size city in Myanmar (Kachin State) with a population of 85,423. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.
Climate in Lakang
Lakang has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is May (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1290 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above Myanmar avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 1,753.1 sq mi (4,540.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6605°N, 97.1892°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 14.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
Lakang has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 62°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.9") and January the driest (0.3").
Airports Near Lakang
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Myitkyina Airport | MYT | Medium Airport |
| Nampong Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Banmaw Airport | BMO | Small Airport |
| Longchuan Guangsong Airport | LCS | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Lakang
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakang
What is the population of Lakang?
Lakang has a population of 85,423 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 1,753.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lakang?
Lakang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.1 inches.