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Taungup, Myanmar
Rakhine · Myanmar
Taungup is a small city in Rakhine, Myanmar with a population of 26,854. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Taungup
Taungup, Toungup, or Taunggoke is the principal town of the Taungup Township and Taunggup District in Rakhine State, western Myanmar. In 2014, the town had a population of 28,652. In 2019, the population was lower at only 26,854 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,854 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.8561°, 94.2408° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
| Country | 🇲🇲 Myanmar |
| State / Province | Rakhine |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 175.8 inches (4,464 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Taungup
Taungup is a small city in Myanmar (Rakhine) with a population of 26,854. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 175.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.
Climate in Taungup
Taungup has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1448 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above Myanmar avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2,067.2 sq mi (5,354.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8561°N, 94.2408°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 12.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 41.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 47.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 42.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 19.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in |
Taungup has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 70°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 175.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (47.6") and January the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Taungup
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taung Gup University | University | — | — |
Schools in Taungup
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Education High School Taungoke | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Taungup
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Si Pin Tharyar Myoma Market |
Hotels in Taungup
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Taungup
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Taungup
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Taungup
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Taungup
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Taungup
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kyaukpyu Airport | KYP | Medium Airport |
| Thandwe Airport | SNW | Medium Airport |
| Manaung Airport | MGU | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Taungup
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda |
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What is the population of Taungup?
Taungup has a population of 26,854 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 2,067.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Taungup?
Taungup has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 175.8 inches.