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Mrauk U, Myanmar

Rakhine · Myanmar

Mrauk U is a mid-size city in Rakhine, Myanmar with a population of 36,139. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

36,139 Population 64/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
160.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Mrauk U

Mrauk U

Mrauk U is a town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar. It is the capital of Mrauk-U Township, a subregion of the Mrauk-U District.

People

Population36,139
Density64/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain160.4 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population36,139
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates20.5900°, 93.1906°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceRakhine
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation160.4 inches (4,073 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mrauk U

Mrauk U is a mid-size city in Myanmar (Rakhine) with a population of 36,139. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 160.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Mrauk U

Mrauk U has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (28.5°C), the coldest is Jan (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 4978 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 10.5° / 30° 14.1
Feb 21.9°C / 71°F 11.3° / 33.7° 14.8
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 16° / 37.9° 40.4
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 21.3° / 37.6° 112.7
May 28.5°C / 83°F 23.5° / 36.7° 425.2
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 24.7° / 32.1° 869.3
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 24.7° / 31.4° 1,112.5
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 24° / 31.2° 1,090.4
Sep 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 32° 774.2
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 21.7° / 31.5° 410.2
Nov 24.3°C / 76°F 16.9° / 30.4° 93.2
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 12.4° / 29.6° 21.5
Mrauk U has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 160.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Myanmar avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area565.4 sq mi (1,464.3 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates20.5900°N, 93.1906°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 160.4"
322% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 47.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 22, 2025.

Aug 24, 2016 26 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M6.8 148 km
May 29, 1994 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M6.5 101 km
Aug 3, 1994 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.8 132 km
Mar 27, 1992 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.6 150 km
Nov 13, 2000 88 km S of Saiha, India M5.5 126 km
Jul 8, 1992 118 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.2 73 km
Mar 3, 2006 43 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.2 145 km
Nov 22, 1992 56 km WSW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M5.2 122 km
Apr 28, 2010 87 km SSE of Sittwe, Myanmar M5.2 133 km
Oct 16, 2002 132 km NNE of Sittwe, Myanmar M5.1 75 km
Feb 22, 2025 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) M5.0 128 km
Oct 19, 2001 122 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 72 km
Jun 25, 1991 108 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 136 km
Feb 11, 2024 102 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.9 139 km
Jan 23, 2020 70 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar M4.9 28 km
Jul 10, 2011 97 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.9 92 km
May 30, 2006 46 km WSW of Tekn?f, Bangladesh M4.9 132 km
Jun 15, 1994 84 km WSW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.8 90 km
Aug 7, 2013 95 km WSW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.8 81 km
Jul 28, 2024 106 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar M4.8 109 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 37 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 212 km
2017 Mora Category 1 142 km
2010 Giri Category 4 63 km
2007 Akash Category 1 132 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 55 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 202 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 208 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 296 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 128 km
1994 Unnamed Category 4 114 km
1992 Forrest Category 4 24 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 236 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 228 km
1981 Unnamed Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in
May 85°F (29°C) 13.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 35.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 48.0 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 35.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 14.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in

Mrauk U has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 69°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 160.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (48.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Mrauk U

Institution Type Founded Website
JAMIA ISLAMIA QASIMUL ULOOM University

Schools in Mrauk U

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Basic Education Primary School
Basic Education Middle School
No.1 Basic Education Primary School
Primary School
No.1 Basic Education High School
Basic Education Primary School
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Museums in Mrauk U

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mrauk-U Archaeological Museum

Farmers Markets in Mrauk U

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Myaungbwe Marketplace
Myoma Market

Hotels in Mrauk U

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mrauk Oo Princess Resort
Mrauk U
Mrauk-U Palace Hotel
Nawarat
Prince Hotel, Hostel
Royal City Bungalows
Vesali Resort
ရွှေသဇင်

Restaurants in Mrauk U

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic restaurant
Danyawady
For You
Happy Garden
Kaung Thant
Local food
Moe Cherry
Nice Meal
Pyae Wa
restaurants
River Valley Seafoods
Shwe Moe
Soe Win Naing Restaurant
Triple One
Waddy

Monuments in Mrauk U

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

U Ottama Park

Bus Stations in Mrauk U

6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus station
Canoe crossing
Minbya Highway Bus Station
Minbya Highway Bus Station
Mrauk-U Highway Bus Station
Mrauk-U Highway Bus Station

Gas Stations in Mrauk U

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MM #6081673991
MM #6081673992

Stadiums & Teams in Mrauk U

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Airports Near Mrauk U

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mrauk U

57 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancient hilltop pagoda
Andaw Thein
Anoma
Aung Thu Kha Meditation Centre
Bur Bu Taung Pagoda
Hari Taung (Haridaung)
Hmyawtawmu temple
Htukkanthein Temple
Htuparon
Koe Thaung Temple
Lat Kway Taw
Latwe Pisi Pagoda
Laung Bwann Byauk
Law Kamu Glaze Kiln Paya
Lawka Manaung
Lay Myet Hna
Maha Bodhi Shwe Gu
Mahagyan Image
Min Kha Maung
Mingalar Manaung
Mok Seik Taw
Mong Khong Shwedu
Mong Paung Shwe Gu
Monkey temple
Mro U Hmauk
Mya Tan Zaung (east)
Mya Tan Zaung (west)
Myaw Taw Mu
Nibbuza pagoda
Nyi Taw
pagoda
Pagoda
Pagoda
Phara Baw
Phaya Oak Paya (Pharaouk)
Pisi Taung (Pizi Daung, Peisi Daung, Latyar Pisi), unique architecture with 5 Buddhas on top
Ratana Manaung Pagoda
Ratana San Rwe
Ratanagu Pagoda
Sakya Manaung
Sakya Shwe Gu
Sanda Muni Pagoda
Shin Mrawa
Shit-thaung Temple
Shwe Gu Gri
Shwe Gu Taung
Shwe Kra Thein
Shwe Taung Pagoda
Siga Taung Pagoda
Su Taung Pyae
Tayzarama
Unknown Pagoda
Wunti Nat Taung
Wut Kyaung Phara
Zina Manaung
ကျောက်ရာဇ်ကေရပ်စေတီ
သင်းကျစ်တောင်ဘုရား

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 Mrauk U

What is the population of Mrauk U?

Mrauk U has a population of 36,139 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 565.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mrauk U?

Mrauk U has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 160.4 inches.

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