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Tamoowoug, Myanmar

Kayin State · Myanmar

Tamoowoug is a small town in Kayin State, Myanmar with a population of 2,005. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,005 Population 825/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
167.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Tamoowoug

Tamoowoug

Somohto,Tagundaing or Ta Khun Taing is a large village in the Kayin State of south-eastern Myanmar, located near the west bank of the Winyaw River and the west of the Kyain Seikgyi Township, Kyain Seikgyi District. The population as of the 2014 census was 4,994. Most residents are of the Karen (Kayin) ethnic group.

People

Population2,005
Density825/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain167.9 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population2,005
Population Density825 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates16.0345°, 97.9146°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceKayin State
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation167.9 inches (4,264 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tamoowoug

Tamoowoug is a small town in Myanmar (Kayin State) with a population of 2,005. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 167.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Tamoowoug has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 167.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Myanmar avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density825/sq mi
Coordinates16.0345°N, 97.9146°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 167.9"
342% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 45.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 21, 2025.

Aug 21, 2025 70 km S of Thongwa, Burma (Myanmar) M4.6 144 km
Jul 14, 2015 4 km SSE of Sangkhla Buri, Thailand M4.4 118 km
Dec 26, 1991 90 km S of Thongwa, Myanmar M3.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Nargis Category 2 217 km
1982 Unnamed Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 85°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 15.5 in
June 80°F (26°C) 30.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 45.3 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 38.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 24.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
November 80°F (26°C) 1.2 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Tamoowoug has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in December to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 167.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (45.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Tamoowoug

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The Death Railway Museum

Libraries in Tamoowoug

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lin Ta Khun Library0.0
တိုက္ဗွ္လိက္0.0

Airports Near Tamoowoug

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mae Sot AirportMAQMedium Airport
Mawlamyine AirportMNUSmall Airport
Ye AirportXYESmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yangon
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Area
6.3 km² (2.4 mi²)
Postal Code
170757

🇲🇲 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 Tamoowoug

What is the population of Tamoowoug?

Tamoowoug has a population of 2,005 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 825 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tamoowoug?

Tamoowoug has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 167.9 inches.

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