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Shwegyin, Myanmar

Bago Region · Myanmar

Shwegyin is a small city in Bago Region, Myanmar with a population of 24,579. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

24,579 Population 22/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
135.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Shwegyin

Shwegyin is a town in Nyaunglebin District, Bago Region in Myanmar. It is also called Saw Hti. It is the administrative seat of Shwegyin Township. Parts of the town and township are under the control of the Karen National Union.

People

Population24,579
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain135.9 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population24,579
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates17.9212°, 96.8768°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceBago Region
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation135.9 inches (3,453 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shwegyin

Shwegyin is a small city in Myanmar (Bago Region) with a population of 24,579. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 135.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Shwegyin

Shwegyin has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.3°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1655 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 13.9° / 33.1° 11.3
Feb 26°C / 79°F 15.4° / 36.9° 8.8
Mar 29.7°C / 85°F 18.8° / 40.3° 6.5
Apr 31.3°C / 88°F 21.8° / 41.5° 85.1
May 29.6°C / 85°F 23.5° / 40° 212.1
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 22.7° / 34° 211.3
Jul 26.5°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32.5° 298.4
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22.3° / 31.3° 348.0
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 22.6° / 32° 285.5
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 21.5° / 31.7° 136.1
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 18.4° / 31.7° 45.0
Dec 24°C / 75°F 14.8° / 31.8° 7.1
Shwegyin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 135.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Myanmar avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1,099.0 sq mi (2,846.5 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates17.9212°N, 96.8768°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.9"
258% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 33.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 11, 2025.

May 16, 1995 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M6.1 45 km
Jan 11, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M6.0 99 km
Aug 19, 1994 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M5.8 49 km
Oct 28, 1992 17 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar M5.4 136 km
Aug 15, 1999 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 86 km
Jan 11, 2018 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar M5.2 112 km
Jan 11, 2018 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 95 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 110 km
Apr 24, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 92 km
Mar 17, 2018 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 92 km
Jul 21, 2015 26 km NW of Taungoo, Myanmar M5.0 146 km
Apr 20, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 88 km
Jun 17, 2018 45 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 94 km
Apr 20, 2018 31 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 90 km
Jan 11, 2018 39 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 92 km
Mar 4, 2018 30 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 94 km
Jan 12, 2018 19 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 82 km
Apr 22, 2018 49 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 96 km
Jan 11, 2018 39 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 102 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nargis (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Nargis Category 4 165 km
2006 Mala Category 3 159 km
1982 Unnamed Category 2 104 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.1 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MYANMAR COAST Earthquake 1.1 m 500 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
April 87°F (30°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 12.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 26.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 33.6 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 31.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 19.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
November 80°F (26°C) 1.6 in
December 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in

Shwegyin has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 73°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 135.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (33.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Shwegyin

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Songone Village
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Train Stations in Shwegyin

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madauk

Airports Near Shwegyin

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hpapun AirportPPUSmall Airport

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 Shwegyin

What is the population of Shwegyin?

Shwegyin has a population of 24,579 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 1,099.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shwegyin?

Shwegyin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 135.9 inches.

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