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Ma Yan, Myanmar

Yangon · Myanmar

Ma Yan is a small town in Yangon, Myanmar with a population of 1,893. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

1,893 Population 6/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
110.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Ma Yan

Ma Yan

The Diary of Ma Yan: The Struggles and Hopes of a Chinese School Girl (马燕日记) is the published diary of Ma Yan (马燕), a Chinese schoolgirl from a small village in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.

People

Population1,893
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain110.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population1,893
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates16.4632°, 96.0037°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceYangon
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation110.2 inches (2,800 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ma Yan

Ma Yan is a small town in Myanmar (Yangon) with a population of 1,893. 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 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Ma Yan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Myanmar avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area317.3 sq mi (821.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates16.4632°N, 96.0037°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.2"
190% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Apr 1, 1991 60 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M6.0 85 km
Sep 17, 2004 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.7 73 km
Jun 19, 2023 131 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.6 138 km
Apr 1, 1991 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.4 76 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 104 km
Mar 5, 2009 85 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.1 99 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 64 km
Jan 21, 2009 80 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.0 91 km
Apr 26, 2007 97 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.9 105 km
Jun 22, 2023 112 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.9 117 km
Apr 2, 2025 85 km S of Pyapon, Burma (Myanmar) M4.9 112 km
Jul 4, 2003 3 km WNW of Pathein, Myanmar M4.8 143 km
Feb 15, 1996 131 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.8 139 km
Jun 7, 2023 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar M4.8 68 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 77 km
Mar 4, 2025 6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 47 km
May 31, 2014 9 km NNW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar M4.7 35 km
Apr 30, 2005 75 km SE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 74 km
Aug 30, 2025 119 km SE of Pyapon, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 121 km
Jun 19, 2023 117 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 122 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 22 km
2006 Mala Category 4 197 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 115 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 500 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 83°F (29°C) 0.4 in
April 87°F (30°C) 1.2 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 12.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 19.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 20.6 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 20.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 14.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Ma Yan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 75°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Ma Yan

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Farmers Markets in Ma Yan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Myoma Market
Myoma Market
Myoma Market, Kawhmu

Airports Near Ma Yan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yangon International AirportRGNLarge Airport
Hmawbi Air BaseSmall 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 Ma Yan

What is the population of Ma Yan?

Ma Yan has a population of 1,893 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 317.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ma Yan?

Ma Yan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.2 inches.

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