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Shwegu, Myanmar
Kachin State · Myanmar
Shwegu is a mid-size city in Kachin State, Myanmar with a population of 58,696. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shwegu
Shwegu is a town in the Kachin State of northernmost part of the Myanmar (Burma).
People
Climate
| Population | 58,696 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 24.2267°, 96.7909° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
| Country | 🇲🇲 Myanmar |
| State / Province | Kachin State |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.5 inches (1,638 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shwegu
Shwegu is a mid-size city in Myanmar (Kachin State) with a population of 58,696. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.
Climate in Shwegu
Shwegu has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1083 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above Myanmar avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 1,194.3 sq mi (3,093.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.2267°N, 96.7909°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
Shwegu has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.3").
Restaurants in Shwegu
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shwegu
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Shwegu
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Banmaw Airport | BMO | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shwegu
244 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Buddhist Monastery | |
| Leiksin Monastery | |
| Mosque | |
| pagoda | |
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| Shwe Baw Kyun Ceti | |
| Shwe Paw Kyun Ceti | |
| Shwegu Temple | |
| Sri Shiva Mandeer | |
| Temple | |
| Temple | |
| Temple | |
| Temple | |
| စေတီ | |
| စေတီ | |
| စေတီ | |
| စေတီ | |
| စေတီ | |
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Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shwegu
What is the population of Shwegu?
Shwegu has a population of 58,696 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 1,194.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shwegu?
Shwegu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.5 inches.