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Tamu, Myanmar

Sagaing Region · Myanmar

Tamu is a mid-size city in Sagaing Region, Myanmar with a population of 43,737. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

43,737 Population 10,219/sq mi density
584 ft Elevation 178 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
96.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Tamu

Tamu is a town in the Kabaw Valley in the Sagaing Region in north-west Myanmar near the border with the eastern Indian state of Manipur. It is a principal town of the Kabaw Valley and the seat of administration for the Tamu Township. Opposite the Indian town of Moreh, it is home to an official border trade posts with India, which opened on 12 April 2005. In 2022, total trade volume at the border post stood at US$15.134 million.

People

Population43,737
Density10,219/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain96.4 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Population43,737
Population Density10,219 / sq mi
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates24.2166°, 94.3122°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceSagaing Region
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation96.4 inches (2,449 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tamu

Tamu is a mid-size city in Myanmar (Sagaing Region) with a population of 43,737. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Tamu

Tamu has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 855 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.1°C / 64°F 8.3° / 30° 12.0
Feb 20.3°C / 68°F 9.2° / 32.6° 16.7
Mar 24.7°C / 76°F 12.7° / 37° 30.4
Apr 28°C / 82°F 17.8° / 39.7° 51.6
May 28.8°C / 84°F 20.1° / 39.9° 126.0
Jun 29.2°C / 85°F 22.3° / 38.5° 130.4
Jul 29°C / 84°F 23.2° / 38.3° 134.8
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 22.6° / 37.3° 130.2
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 22.3° / 37.7° 99.6
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 19.4° / 35.6° 78.0
Nov 23°C / 73°F 14.2° / 32.6° 29.1
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 10.4° / 30.2° 16.0
Tamu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above Myanmar avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density10,219/sq mi
Coordinates24.2166°N, 94.3122°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.4"
154% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 21.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

637 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Apr 13, 2016 76 km SE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M6.9 137 km
Jan 3, 2016 29 km W of Imph?l, India M6.7 94 km
May 6, 1995 109 km SE of Phek, India M6.4 131 km
Jan 9, 1990 120 km E of W?ngjing, India M6.3 111 km
Feb 4, 2011 62 km E of W?ngjing, India M6.2 58 km
Aug 8, 1994 115 km E of W?ngjing, India M6.1 106 km
Sep 3, 2009 67 km ESE of W?ngjing, India M5.9 38 km
Jan 9, 2013 66 km SE of Phek, India M5.8 144 km
Apr 15, 1992 89 km NE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.7 60 km
Jul 29, 2012 63 km E of Falam, Myanmar M5.7 143 km
Apr 5, 1999 29 km WNW of Imph?l, India M5.6 100 km
May 11, 2006 38 km SSW of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.6 101 km
Oct 11, 2000 52 km ENE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.6 68 km
Dec 29, 2009 79 km ESE of W?ngjing, India M5.6 53 km
Jan 7, 2018 86 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.6 84 km
Mar 12, 2010 68 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.5 132 km
May 2, 1998 115 km SE of Phek, India M5.5 129 km
Aug 11, 2009 79 km ESE of W?ngjing, India M5.5 50 km
Dec 4, 1991 47 km SE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.5 40 km
Oct 16, 1998 30 km ENE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.4 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Mocha (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 1 236 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 103 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 200 km
1994 Unnamed Category 1 271 km
1991 Unnamed Category 4 50 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 21.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 19.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 18.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 14.5 in
October 76°F (24°C) 9.0 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Tamu has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 61°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (21.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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Farmers Markets in Tamu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tamu Market

Hotels in Tamu

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shweoakar Motel

Restaurants in Tamu

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chapati restaurant
Indian restaurant
Lam Ma Taw 3
Mr. Black
Prince Kabaw
Water World
Yangon Indian restaurant

Cafes in Tamu

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Local tea house

Bus Stations in Tamu

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus station

Banks in Tamu

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KBZ Bank
Monney change

Golf Courses in Tamu

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Tamu

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bir Tikendrajit International AirportIMFLarge Airport
Hommalinn AirportHOXSmall Airport
Phonngbyin AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tamu

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
pagoda

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yangon
Elevation
180 m (591 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 Tamu

What is the population of Tamu?

Tamu has a population of 43,737 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 10,219 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tamu?

Tamu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 96.4 inches.

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