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Yawnghwe, Myanmar
Shan State · Myanmar
Yawnghwe is a large city in Shan State, Myanmar with a population of 188,083. Elevation: 2,927 ft (892 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Yawnghwe
Yawnghwe, also known as Nyaungshwe, was a Shan state in what is today Myanmar. It was one of the most important of the Southern Shan States. Yawnghwe state included the Inle Lake. The administrative capital was Taunggyi, located in the northern part of the state. The Agent of the British government, the Superintendent of the Southern Shan States, resided at Taunggyi and the king's palace was at Yawnghwe.
People
Climate
| Population | 188,083 |
| Population Density | 214 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,927 ft (892 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.6597°, 96.9338° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
| Country | 🇲🇲 Myanmar |
| State / Province | Shan State |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.2 inches (1,555 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Yawnghwe
Yawnghwe is a large city in Myanmar (Shan State) with a population of 188,083. The city sits at an elevation of 2,927 feet (892 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.
Climate in Yawnghwe
Yawnghwe has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.8°C), the coldest is Jan (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 1029 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above Myanmar avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,927 ft (892 m) |
| Area | 877.6 sq mi (2,272.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.6597°N, 96.9338°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in |
Yawnghwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in January to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Yawnghwe
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| No.4 Police Training School | College | — | — |
| State Agriculture Institute (Hehoe) | College | — | — |
| Taunggyi University | University | — | — |
| Technological University (Taunggyi) | University | — | — |
| Technological University (Taunggyi) | College | — | — |
| University of Computer Studies,Taunggyi | University | — | — |
| University of Medicine Taunggi | University | — | — |
| University of Medicine, Taunggyi | University | — | — |
| University of Taunggyi | University | — | — |
| Yezin Agricultural University (Aungban campus) | University | — | — |
| တောင်ကြီး ကွန်ပျူတာတက္ကသိုလ် | University | — | — |
| တောင်ကြီးတက္ကသိုလ်ပိုင်မြေ (မီးပုံးပျံကွင်းယာယီအသုံးပြု) | University | — | — |
| ရေဆင်းစိုက်ပျိုးရေးတက္ကသိုလ်(အောင်းပန်နယ်မြေကျောင်းခွဲ | University | — | — |
Schools in Yawnghwe
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bro. Felice Orphanage | — | — | — | — |
| Inle Heritage Private School | — | — | — | — |
| Basic Education High school No 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Khaung Dai High School | — | — | — | — |
| Khaung Dai High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yawnghwe
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yawnghwe
| 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 Yawnghwe
| 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 Yawnghwe
| 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 Yawnghwe
54 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yawnghwe
106 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yawnghwe
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yawnghwe
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Yawnghwe
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yawnghwe
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yawnghwe
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yawnghwe
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Yawnghwe
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Heho Airport | HEH | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Yawnghwe
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yawnghwe
35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hilltop Temple | |
| INNOO Ancient pagodas | |
| Kyauk Phyu Gyi | |
| Kyaung Daw | |
| monastery | |
| monastery | |
| monastery | |
| Monastery Mam Thouk Forest | |
| Monastery Myathin Ten | |
| Nigyon Taungyon Paya | |
| Nigyon Taungyon Paya | |
| Pagoda | |
| Shwe Gu Kyaung Monastery | |
| Shwe Ye Kya Kyaung Monastery | |
| Shwe zali paya | |
| Stupa | |
| Temple Fusion | |
| Thein Nan Pagoda | |
| Yadana Man Aung | |
| Yadana Man Aung |
Quick Facts
Around Yawnghwe
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Yawnghwe
17 places within 15 km
- • ညောင်ရွှေဟော်ဝင်း
- • cave
- • La Mne Voua
- • ကောသမ္ဗီမြို့ရိုးနှင့်ကျုံးအပျက်အစီးများ
- • Bawa Than Thayar Bridge view point
- • Boat to cross the lake (bicycle)
- • Great viewpoint to Inle
- • Naung Shwe InnLay
- • Nice and easy hiking trail with good views over the lake and valley.
- + 8 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Yawnghwe
What is the population of Yawnghwe?
Yawnghwe has a population of 188,083 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 214 people per square mile, spread across 877.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yawnghwe?
Yawnghwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.2 inches.