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Taunggyi, Myanmar
Shan State · Myanmar
Taunggyi is a large city in Shan State, Myanmar with a population of 160,115. Elevation: 4,692 ft (1,430 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
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About Taunggyi
Taunggyi is the capital and largest city of Shan State, Myanmar. It also serves as the administrative seat of Southern Shan State. Situated on the eastern mountains of Myanmar at an elevation of 4,712 feet above sea level, it is a city known for its pleasant and cool climate. Unlike many other cities, Taunggyi is built directly along the mountain ridges rather than on the valley floor.
People
Climate
| Population | 160,115 |
| Population Density | 538 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,692 ft (1,430 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.7892°, 97.0378° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
| Country | 🇲🇲 Myanmar |
| State / Province | Shan State |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.7 inches (1,693 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Taunggyi
Taunggyi is a large city in Myanmar (Shan State) with a population of 160,115. The city sits at an elevation of 4,692 feet (1,430 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.
Climate in Taunggyi
Taunggyi has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (25°C), the coldest is Jan (16.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 706 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above Myanmar avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,692 ft (1,430 m) |
| Area | 297.7 sq mi (771.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7892°N, 97.0378°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 11.2 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in |
Taunggyi has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.9") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Taunggyi
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 6 High School | — | — | — | — |
| BEHS No. 3 | — | — | — | — |
| အလက (၁၁) | — | — | — | — |
| Midwifery Training School | — | — | — | — |
| ကျောင်း | — | — | — | — |
| ကျောင်း | — | — | — | — |
| BEHS No. 8 | — | — | — | — |
| အား/ကာသိပ္ပံ တောင်ကြီး | — | — | — | — |
| အထက (၄) | — | — | — | — |
| အထက (၁) | — | — | — | — |
| ရွှေညောင်အမှတ် (၉) အထက်တန်းကျောင်း | — | — | — | — |
| No.2 Basic Education High School | — | — | — | — |
| ယခင် စက်မှုအထက်တန်းကျောင်း | — | — | — | — |
| No.5 High School | — | — | — | — |
| No.4 Basic Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Royal Star Private School | — | — | — | — |
| New Sovereign Myanmar | — | — | — | — |
| MES Education Center | — | — | — | — |
| Moe Y's house | — | — | — | — |
| BEHS (4) | — | — | — | — |
| ဉာဏ်လင်းရောင်ကိုယ်ပိုင်အထက်တန်းကျောင်း | — | — | — | — |
| St. Aloysius Gonzaga Institute | — | — | — | — |
| aung myae thit | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Taunggyi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Taunggyi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Museum (Nyaung Shwe) | ||||
| Cultural Museum (old Shan palace) | ||||
| Kyagaung (Tiger Head) Building | ||||
| Shan State Cultural Museum | ||||
| Shan State Cultural Museum |
Libraries in Taunggyi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio supreme public Free library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Ahlinn | 0.0 | |||||
| Shan State Government Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shan State Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Taunggyi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow Market | |||||
| He Hoe Market | |||||
| Khaung Daing Market | |||||
| Khaung Daing Market | |||||
| Market No.(5) | |||||
| Mingalar Market | |||||
| Naung Kar Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Niqht Bazaar | |||||
| Sao Saam Tun Market | |||||
| Shwe Nyaung Market | |||||
| Taunggyi Myoma Market |
Hotels in Taunggyi
27 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Taunggyi
46 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Taunggyi
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Taunggyi
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Taunggyi
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Taunggyi
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Taunggyi
13 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Taunggyi
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Taunggyi
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Taunggyi
12 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Taunggyi
36 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Taunggyi
15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Taunggyi
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Taunggyi
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Taunggyi
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Heho Airport | HEH | Medium Airport |
| Namsang Airport | NMS | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Taunggyi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Taunggyi
45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Buddha's footprints | |
| Buddhist Temple | |
| Chinese temple | |
| Dragon Gargoyle Monastery | |
| KanOo Monastery | |
| Min Kyaung | |
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| Mya Sein Taung Pagoda | |
| Padamyar Cave(ပတ္တမြားလှိုဏ်ဂူ) | |
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Quick Facts
Around Taunggyi
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Taunggyi
7 places within 15 km
- • Htam Phoe Mon Cave
- • ကောသမ္ဗီမြို့ရိုးနှင့်ကျုံးအပျက်အစီးများ
- • AC Paradise
- • Hot air balloon viewing
- • Taungi lantern
- • View over Taunggyin
- • Viewpoint behind the Temple
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Taunggyi
What is the population of Taunggyi?
Taunggyi has a population of 160,115 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 538 people per square mile, spread across 297.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Taunggyi?
Taunggyi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.7 inches.