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Thaton, Myanmar

Mon · Myanmar

Thaton is a large city in Mon, Myanmar with a population of 123,727. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

123,727 Population 406/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
180.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Thaton

Thaton

Thaton is a town in Mon State, in southern Myanmar on the Tenasserim plains. Thaton lies along the National Highway 8 and is also connected by the National Road 85. It is 230 kilometres (140 mi) southeast of Yangon and 70 kilometres (43 mi) north of Mawlamyine. Thaton was the capital of Thaton Kingdom from at least the 4th century BC to the middle of the 11th century AD.

People

Population123,727
Density406/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain180.8 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population123,727
Population Density406 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates16.9187°, 97.3700°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceMon
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation180.8 inches (4,591 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Thaton

Thaton is a large city in Myanmar (Mon) with a population of 123,727. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 180.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Thaton

Thaton has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.3°C), the coldest is Jan (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2367 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 16.1° / 30.3° 11.0
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 17.5° / 32.8° 10.7
Mar 28.5°C / 83°F 20.5° / 37° 15.6
Apr 30.3°C / 87°F 23° / 38.7° 82.8
May 29.4°C / 85°F 24.7° / 37.4° 256.9
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 24.5° / 32.1° 307.3
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 24.3° / 31.4° 473.5
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 24.1° / 30.9° 518.0
Sep 27°C / 81°F 24.1° / 31.6° 433.5
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.8° 219.6
Nov 26.3°C / 79°F 19.4° / 31.7° 35.5
Dec 24°C / 75°F 15° / 30.5° 2.7
Thaton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 180.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Myanmar avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area304.7 sq mi (789.2 km²)
Population Density406/sq mi
Coordinates16.9187°N, 97.3700°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 180.8"
376% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 43.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 16, 1995 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M6.1 146 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 137 km
Aug 21, 2025 70 km S of Thongwa, Burma (Myanmar) M4.6 123 km
Nov 30, 1998 33 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.5 136 km
Aug 20, 2025 73 km S of Thongwa, Burma (Myanmar) M4.5 134 km
Jan 12, 2016 21 km SSW of Thongwa, Myanmar M4.4 103 km
Aug 18, 2002 68 km ENE of Kyaikto, Myanmar M4.4 80 km
Jun 18, 2018 42 km SSE of Syriam, Myanmar M4.3 124 km
Feb 4, 2018 77 km ESE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.2 143 km
Mar 28, 1996 32 km NNE of Bago, Myanmar M4.2 112 km
Mar 17, 1996 36 km SSE of Kanbe, Myanmar M4.1 140 km
Dec 26, 1991 90 km S of Thongwa, Myanmar M3.6 140 km
Mar 28, 2023 29 km NW of Yangon, Myanmar M3.5 146 km
Jan 30, 2013 3 km SSE of Yangon, Myanmar M3.4 129 km
Apr 22, 2020 25 km NNE of Yangon, Myanmar M3.1 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Nargis Category 3 148 km
2006 Mala Category 1 265 km
1982 Unnamed Category 2 159 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 500 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 86°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 19.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 35.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 43.1 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 42.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 25.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in

Thaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 75°F in January to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 180.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (43.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Thaton

Institution Type Founded Website
Hpa-an computer university University - ,
NO(1) B.E.H.S University - ,
University of Computer Studies (Thaton) University - ,

Schools in Thaton

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
High School - - - -
B.E.H.S(1) - - - -
Cygen Training School - - - -
B.E.H.S (2) - - - -
B.E.H.S (4) - - - -
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Libraries in Thaton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banyardala Library0.0
Kwet Thit Village Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Nyaung Pa Lin Village Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Pyin Nyar Alinn Yaung Library0.0
School Library0.0
Shwe Hlay Library0.0
Tha Byu Chaung Library0.0
Village Library0.0
Village Library0.0
village Library0.0
Village Library0.0
Village Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Thaton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bin Hlaing Market
Bogyoke Market
Ka Tun Village Market
Market
Market
Morning Market
Shwe Hlay Market
Thaton Main Market
Thuwanna Market
Village Market
Yin Nyein Market
Zoke Thoke Market

Hotels in Thaton

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aung Thit Sar 2 resort
Hotel Blue Cloud
Thuwunnabumi Hotel
Two Lakes Resort

Restaurants in Thaton

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A-Kaung-Kyaik Myanmar Restaurant
first cafe montain
Han Than
Khine-Tha-Zin Myanmar restaurant
lucky day
Pyi-daw-thar Restaurant

Cafes in Thaton

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lucky 7 Cafe
OK2 cafe
Pyit-Taing-Daung Cafe

Clinics in Thaton

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kyauk Yae Twin Sub Rural Health Center
Rural Health Center
SanPya
Sub Rural Health Center
Tha Byu Chaung Sub Rural Health Center
Yin Nyein Rural Health Center

Train Stations in Thaton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thaton

Bus Stations in Thaton

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station
Home

Gas Stations in Thaton

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Lotus Station
K.K
KK Station
KYAW SAN Station
Max Energy
MM #11862065833
Petro Station
Petro Station
Petro Station
Petrol Station
PIP Oil Station
Thitsartun

Banks in Thaton

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AYA bank
Cooperative Bank
GTB bank
Kambawza Bank
KBZ
KBZ bank
KBZ Bank & ATM
MAB Bank
Myanmar Economic Bank

Airports Near Thaton

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hpa-N AirportPAASmall Airport
Mawlamyine AirportMNUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thaton

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mya-tha-beik Pagoda
Nay-Mein-dara Pagoda
Shwe Sar Yan Pagoda
Yan-Aung-Myin Pagoda
ကရင်နှစ်ခြင်းအသင်းတော်

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yangon
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)

Around Thaton

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 3
Restaurants 8
Cafes 3
Bars 1
Banks 9
Hotels 4
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 20

🇲🇲 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 Thaton

What is the population of Thaton?

Thaton has a population of 123,727 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 406 people per square mile, spread across 304.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Thaton?

Thaton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 180.8 inches.

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