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Waw, Myanmar
Bago Region · Myanmar
Waw is a small city in Bago Region, Myanmar with a population of 23,143. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 23,143 |
| Population Density | 60 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.4770°, 96.6783° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
| Country | 🇲🇲 Myanmar |
| State / Province | Bago Region |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 158.4 inches (4,023 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Waw
Waw is a small city in Myanmar (Bago Region) with a population of 23,143. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 158.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.
Climate in Waw
Waw has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (24°C). Average annual precipitation is 1999 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above Myanmar avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 385.2 sq mi (997.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4770°N, 96.6783°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 41 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 15.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 33.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 36.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 35.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 23.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in |
Waw has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 75°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 158.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (36.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Museums in Waw
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanthawaddy Archeological Museum | ||||
| Kanbawzathadi Palace | ||||
| Palace Site Teak Museum |
Libraries in Waw
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bago University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bago University Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Waw
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myoma Three-story Market | |||||
| Myoma Two-story Market | |||||
| Thanatpin Myoma Market | |||||
| ကုန်းသာယာဈေး | |||||
| ကုန်းသာယာဈေး | |||||
| မြို့မနှစ်ထပ်ဈေး | |||||
| မြို့မနှစ်ထပ်ဈေး | |||||
| မြို့မသုံးထပ်ဈေး | |||||
| မြို့မသုံးထပ်ဈေး |
Restaurants in Waw
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Waw
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Waw
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Waw
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Waw
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yangon International Airport | RGN | Large Airport |
| Hmawbi Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waw
What is the population of Waw?
Waw has a population of 23,143 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 385.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Waw?
Waw has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 158.4 inches.