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Pangkham, Myanmar

Shan State · Myanmar

Pangkham is a small city in Shan State, Myanmar with a population of 15,936. Elevation: 1,703 ft (519 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

15,936 Population 67/sq mi density
1,703 ft Elevation 519 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Pangkham

Pangkham, known before 1999 as Panghsang, is a border town in Myanmar's far eastern Shan State. It is situated at a bend on the Hka River near the border with Yunnan Province, China, opposite of the town of Menglian. Pangkham is the main town of Pangsang Township of Matman District of Shan State.

People

Population15,936
Density67/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,703 ft (519 m)
Population15,936
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation1,703 ft (519 m)
Coordinates22.1792°, 99.1667°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceShan State
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,369 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pangkham

Pangkham is a small city in Myanmar (Shan State) with a population of 15,936. The city sits at an elevation of 1,703 feet (519 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Pangkham

Pangkham has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1216 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.8°C / 59°F 4.8° / 24.2° 28.1
Feb 16.8°C / 62°F 6.2° / 27.7° 21.3
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 11.1° / 32.1° 12.5
Apr 23.6°C / 74°F 13.2° / 34.6° 41.9
May 24.6°C / 76°F 15.9° / 35.2° 98.2
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 18.1° / 32.6° 209.5
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 18.2° / 31.9° 250.9
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 17.5° / 30.9° 254.3
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 16.4° / 31.7° 139.8
Oct 20.9°C / 70°F 12.1° / 30.4° 93.9
Nov 18.1°C / 65°F 9.2° / 28.1° 47.1
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 5° / 24.9° 18.2
Pangkham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,703 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Myanmar avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,703 ft (519 m)
Area236.6 sq mi (612.8 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates22.1792°N, 99.1667°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 11, 1995 158 km W of Jinghong, China M6.8 24 km
Apr 23, 1992 126 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar M6.2 42 km
Apr 23, 1992 130 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar M6.1 39 km
Jul 9, 1995 162 km W of Jinghong, China M5.9 22 km
Jul 21, 2022 53 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M5.9 136 km
Jun 23, 2007 114 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.6 101 km
Jun 23, 2007 98 km WSW of Jinghong, China M5.4 104 km
Jul 9, 1995 163 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.0 51 km
Mar 19, 2010 91 km SW of Jinghong, China M4.9 127 km
Jul 21, 2022 58 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M4.9 140 km
Jul 21, 2022 53 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M4.9 138 km
Jun 29, 1995 166 km SE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.9 37 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km W of Jinghong, China M4.9 33 km
Jul 18, 1995 164 km W of Jinghong, China M4.8 20 km
Jul 29, 2022 65 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M4.8 149 km
Jul 15, 1999 121 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.8 86 km
Feb 18, 1995 166 km NW of Jinghong, China M4.8 91 km
Jun 28, 1999 114 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.8 91 km
Jan 7, 2007 111 km SSE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.8 101 km
Apr 23, 1992 146 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.8 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 10.1 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
November 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in

Pangkham has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Pangkham

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
安邦学校
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Museums in Pangkham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
佤邦革命纪念馆

Farmers Markets in Pangkham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ha Gyon Farmers' Market

Restaurants in Pangkham

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

စီချွမ်ခေါက်ဆွဲအိမ် 四川燃面馆
车站小吃店

Clinics in Pangkham

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

湘蜀诊所

Bus Stations in Pangkham

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

邦康客运站

Gas Stations in Pangkham

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MM #1228374829
鸿兴加油站

Airports Near Pangkham

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lancang Jingmai AirportJMJMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pangkham

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
邦康大金塔

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 Pangkham

What is the population of Pangkham?

Pangkham has a population of 15,936 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 236.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pangkham?

Pangkham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches.

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