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Payathonzu, Myanmar

Kayin State · Myanmar

Payathonzu is a small city in Kayin State, Myanmar with a population of 27,311. Elevation: 915 ft (279 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,311 Population 9/sq mi density
915 ft Elevation 279 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
94.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Payathonzu

Payathonzu

Phayathonezu is a town in the Karen State of south Myanmar, close to the border with Thailand. It is separated from the Thai border township of Nong Lu by the Three Pagodas Pass. It is also the administrative seat of Hpayarthonezu Sub-township in Kyain Seikgyi Township, Kawkareik District of Kayin State in Myanmar.

People

Population27,311
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain94.0 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Population27,311
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Coordinates15.3177°, 98.3884°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceKayin State
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation94.0 inches (2,387 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Payathonzu

Payathonzu is a small city in Myanmar (Kayin State) with a population of 27,311. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet (279 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Payathonzu

Payathonzu has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.3°C), the coldest is Dec (23.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2733 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 15.9° / 29.3° 7.6
Feb 25°C / 77°F 17.9° / 32.4° 15.1
Mar 27.5°C / 81°F 19.7° / 35.7° 39.7
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 22° / 36.6° 113.5
May 27.3°C / 81°F 23° / 34.6° 278.3
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 22.9° / 30.2° 353.3
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 22.2° / 30.3° 544.6
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 22.4° / 29.6° 553.0
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 22° / 30° 500.5
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 21.6° / 30.3° 293.1
Nov 25.1°C / 77°F 18.9° / 30.1° 33.4
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 15.4° / 29.4° 0.8
Payathonzu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Myanmar avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area2,955.4 sq mi (7,654.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates15.3177°N, 98.3884°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 20.08"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 14, 2015.

Jul 14, 2015 4 km SSE of Sangkhla Buri, Thailand M4.4 24 km
Nov 3, 1990 67 km NNW of Bo Phloi, Thailand M4.2 99 km
May 28, 1990 65 km ESE of Sangkhla Buri, Thailand M4.1 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Nargis (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Nargis Category 2 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
February 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 10.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 16.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 17.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 20.1 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
December 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Payathonzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.1") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Payathonzu

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
အ.ထ.က ေက်ာင္း - - - -
အ.ထ.က ေက်ာင္း - - - -
Basic Education Middle School - - - -
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Libraries in Payathonzu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Clinics in Payathonzu

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MM #5104499521

Stadiums & Teams in Payathonzu

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Airports Near Payathonzu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ye AirportXYESmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Payathonzu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Suwannagiri Monastery
Wat Chedi Sam Ong
ဓမၼဂီရိေတာင္

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Waterfalls
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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 Payathonzu

What is the population of Payathonzu?

Payathonzu has a population of 27,311 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,955.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Payathonzu?

Payathonzu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 94.0 inches.

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