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Pakokku, Myanmar

Magway · Myanmar

Pakokku is a large city in Magway, Myanmar with a population of 126,938. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

126,938 Population 31,343/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Pakokku

Pakokku

Pakokku is the largest city in the Magway Region of Myanmar. It is situated about 30 km northeast of Bagan on the Irrawaddy River. It is the administration seat of Pakokku Township, Pakokku District and Gangaw District. Pakokku Bridge is part of the India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway and is the longest bridge in Myanmar. It is home of the Pakokku Airport.

People

Population126,938
Density31,343/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population126,938
Population Density31,343 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates21.3349°, 95.0844°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceMagway
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (654 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pakokku

Pakokku is a large city in Myanmar (Magway) with a population of 126,938. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Pakokku

Pakokku has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.9°C), the coldest is Jan (21.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 512 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 11.6° / 32.9° 10.3
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 12.6° / 36.1° 7.5
Mar 28.9°C / 84°F 17° / 40.1° 9.7
Apr 32.9°C / 91°F 22.6° / 42.4° 15.6
May 32.9°C / 91°F 24.6° / 42.7° 59.5
Jun 30.8°C / 87°F 24.5° / 40° 73.8
Jul 30.4°C / 87°F 24.3° / 39° 68.4
Aug 29.5°C / 85°F 23.8° / 38.2° 75.2
Sep 29.5°C / 85°F 23.5° / 38.6° 79.6
Oct 29°C / 84°F 22.6° / 37.8° 75.4
Nov 27°C / 81°F 17.9° / 36° 26.2
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 13.2° / 33.5° 10.6
Pakokku has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Myanmar avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density31,343/sq mi
Coordinates21.3349°N, 95.0844°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Mar 28, 2025 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake M7.7 116 km
Aug 24, 2016 26 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M6.8 70 km
Mar 28, 2025 Burma (Myanmar) M6.7 100 km
May 29, 1994 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M6.5 129 km
Aug 3, 1994 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.8 116 km
Sep 21, 2009 10 km SW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M5.7 108 km
Mar 27, 1992 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.6 69 km
Dec 22, 2012 51 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.5 127 km
Jul 11, 1997 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.4 58 km
Apr 13, 2025 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.3 105 km
Nov 22, 1992 56 km WSW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M5.2 133 km
Jul 8, 1992 118 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.2 148 km
Mar 3, 2006 43 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.2 68 km
Jul 27, 1996 29 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.2 29 km
Aug 1, 2016 16 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 16 km
May 17, 2025 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 101 km
Jul 8, 1996 30 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 31 km
Jun 25, 1991 108 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 112 km
Feb 22, 2025 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) M5.0 135 km
Jul 17, 2005 21 km NE of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Mocha (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 4 133 km
2010 Giri Category 4 116 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 248 km
1995 Unnamed Category 1 259 km
1994 Unnamed Category 2 232 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popa Stratovolcano 1,518 m (4,980 ft) -442 49 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 89°F (32°C) 0.5 in Warmest
May 88°F (31°C) 3.7 in
June 86°F (30°C) 4.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
August 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in
September 84°F (29°C) 5.4 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in

Pakokku has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 72°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Pakokku

Institution Type Founded Website
Industrial Training Center Pakokku University - ,
Lacquerware Technology College College - ,
Pakokku Education College (PEC) College - ,
Pakokku Nursing College College - ,
Pakokku University University - ,
University of Computer Studies (Old) University - ,
University of Computer Studies (Pakokku) New University - ,
University of Computer Studies (Pakokku) New Campus University - ,

Schools in Pakokku

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
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For-Life English Language School - - - -
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MiZuHo (Japan Training) - - - -
Guiding Mother - - - -
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No(9)Basic Education Primary School - - - -
For Life ( English Speaking School ) - - - -
No (17) Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pakokku

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Pakokku

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum Pakhangyi
Aye Nyein Gabar
Bagan Archaeological Museum
Lacquerware Museum
Thanaka Museum
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Libraries in Pakokku

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Milinda Library မိလိန္ဒစာကြည့်တိုက်0.0

Farmers Markets in Pakokku

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Manisithu Market
Myoma Market
New Bagan Market
No(2) Myo Ma Market
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Hotels in Pakokku

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Hotel Juno
Pakokku Hotel
Shwe Pyi Hein
Tawwin Nan Hotel
Thu Kha
Yatanar Sin
Yoma Hotel Pakokku

Restaurants in Pakokku

20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Excellent
Famous BBQ
Hein Htet Thar
Ho Pan
Htate Tan Yaw Buffet
Kaung Kaung
Kaung Kaung Manaw
Kyaw Thu Kha
Nyein Gabar
Nyein Kabar
OK 1
Pan Cherry
Pan Thakhin
Popa View
Pyit Taing Htaung
River Garden Kitchen
Shwe Mate
Yaw buffet
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Cafes in Pakokku

32 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

777 cafe bar
Arrow Cafe
ASO
Ayeyarwaddy Cafe
Daw Cho Gyi 2
Family
Hlaing Swe War
Htet Cafe
Kabar Kyaw
Khaing GaBar
Kyaw Thu Kha Cafe
Min Thazin
Moe Kaung Kin
Moe Kaung Kin
Moe Kaung Kin Cafe
Moe Myint
Ngwe Lat Yar
Po Mway Cho
Po Mwe Cho 2
Pwint Thit
Shwe
Shwe Lucky (1)
Shwe Lucky (3)
Shwe Pyi Hein
SKY
Tea Bayin
United
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Cinemas in Pakokku

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Monuments in Pakokku

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Castles in Pakokku

6 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St John's Catholic Church Pakokku
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ရီမွန် ဆီဆိုင်
ဦးဟံပ ပွဲရုံ

Clinics in Pakokku

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr.Kyi Min
Linn - Eye Clinic
Sugati Saytanar Parahita office
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Train Stations in Pakokku

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pakokku
So Twin

Bus Stations in Pakokku

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus to Mindat (7300 kyats)
Inngyin Phyu Royal Express
Kyar Min
Minibus to Magway 3:00p.m
Pakokku
Pakokku Bus Station ( West Gate )

Gas Stations in Pakokku

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cherry Oo ( 24 Hours Fuel Station )
MM #5549186240
MM #5549186370
New Day
Petrol Station
Shwe Pyi Lann Station
SKY Light Station
SWT Station

Banks in Pakokku

12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AGD Bank
Ayeyarwady Bank
CB bank
CB Bank
KBZ
KBZ Bank
KBZ Bank 2
Myanmar Economic Bank
Myawaddy Bank
SMIDB II
United Amara Bank
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Gyms in Pakokku

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pakokku

Golf Courses in Pakokku

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Pakokku

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Airports Near Pakokku

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagan AirportNYUSmall Airport
Lanywa Airport-Small Airport
Pakhokku AirportPKKSmall Airport
Pauk AirportPAUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pakokku

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office
Royal Express Delivery

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pakokku

72 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kyauk Ceti Pagoda
Myapaket Pagoda
Pagoda
Pawdawmu Pagoda
Phaung Taw Oo Pagoda
Shwe Gu Pagoda
Shwe Mote Htaw Pagoda
Shwetanttint Buddha Image made of Tharakhan Wood
Thiho Shin Pagoda
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ေညာင္ညိဳေတာဘုရား

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yangon

Around Pakokku

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 21
Hospitals 8
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 19
Cafes 32
Bars 3
Supermarkets 4
Banks 12
Museums 2
Hotels 7
Parks 4
Police Stations 3
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 16

🇲🇲 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 Pakokku

What is the population of Pakokku?

Pakokku has a population of 126,938 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 31,343 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pakokku?

Pakokku has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

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