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Panglong, Myanmar

Shan State · Myanmar

Panglong is a small city in Shan State, Myanmar with a population of 27,115. Elevation: 3,022 ft (921 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,115 Population 20/sq mi density
3,022 ft Elevation 921 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
60.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Panglong

Panglong

Panglong, officially Pinlon is a town in Loilem Township of Loilem District, southern Shan State, Myanmar. The town is also home to Panglong University and is the largest town in Loilem Township. The Town is subdivided into 4 wards, each simply numbered one to four. Ward Two has the most people at 14,563 people. Buddhism is the largest religion, professed by 95.7% of residents.

People

Population27,115
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation3,022 ft (921 m)
Population27,115
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation3,022 ft (921 m)
Coordinates24.1005°, 98.3126°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceShan State
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation60.4 inches (1,535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Panglong

Panglong is a small city in Myanmar (Shan State) with a population of 27,115. The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet (921 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Panglong

Panglong has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (23.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1344 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.2°C / 56°F 3.5° / 22.1° 22.2
Feb 15.2°C / 59°F 4.8° / 25.3° 16.2
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 8.9° / 30° 19.4
Apr 22.3°C / 72°F 12.9° / 32.3° 45.4
May 23.5°C / 74°F 15.9° / 33.2° 119.5
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 18.3° / 30.8° 235.2
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 18.3° / 29.3° 296.6
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 18.4° / 28.7° 281.4
Sep 22.1°C / 72°F 16.6° / 27.9° 150.4
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 13.3° / 26.4° 87.0
Nov 16.9°C / 62°F 8.3° / 24.2° 47.3
Dec 14°C / 57°F 5.2° / 22.2° 23.0
Panglong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Myanmar avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,022 ft (921 m)
Area1,350.5 sq mi (3,497.8 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates24.1005°N, 98.3126°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on May 16, 2025.

May 30, 2014 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 111 km
May 23, 2014 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 108 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 106 km
Mar 10, 2011 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.5 78 km
Oct 6, 2000 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.4 60 km
Mar 1, 2015 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar M5.2 81 km
Aug 9, 2011 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 102 km
Mar 21, 2008 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.1 96 km
Jan 1, 2011 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.0 73 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 114 km
Jun 20, 2011 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.0 116 km
Jun 1, 2010 117 km SW of Dali, China M4.9 135 km
Jun 12, 2021 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.9 105 km
Apr 19, 2001 163 km SW of Dali, China M4.8 91 km
Jul 22, 1991 129 km SW of Dali, China M4.8 124 km
Feb 1, 2011 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.8 76 km
Oct 10, 2001 128 km SW of Dali, China M4.7 126 km
May 30, 2014 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.7 106 km
Jan 7, 2005 145 km WSW of Dali, China M4.7 126 km
May 31, 2011 Myanmar-China border region M4.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1991).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Unnamed Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
March 62°F (16°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 10.6 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 13.2 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Panglong has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Panglong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
中国德昂族博物馆

Farmers Markets in Panglong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mong Ko Market

Stadiums & Teams in Panglong

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Panglong

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dehong Mangshi International AirportLUMMedium Airport
Longchuan Guangsong AirportLCSSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Panglong

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ဘုရား

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yangon
Elevation
450 m (1,476 ft)

🇲🇲 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 Panglong

What is the population of Panglong?

Panglong has a population of 27,115 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 1,350.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Panglong?

Panglong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.

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