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Yenangyaung, Myanmar

Magway · 🇲🇲 Myanmar

Yenangyaung is a large city in Magway, Myanmar with a population of 110,553. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
110,553 Population 736/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.4%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
15% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

People

Population110,553
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density736/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$1,233
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty10.3%

Health

Obesity7.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking23.1%
Depression1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+65.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband58.5%
Population110,553
Population Density736 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates20.4650°, 94.8712°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceMagway
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age29.2 years

Is Yenangyaung a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yenangyaung receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Yenangyaung has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.

Education

20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Yenangyaung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F. Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 286 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Yenangyaung has a population of 110,553 with a density of 736 people per square mile, spread across 150.2 square miles. The median age is 29.2 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. 13.4% of residents have a disability. 52.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

110,553
Total Population
736
People / sq mi
29.2yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg
150.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Yenangyaung vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Yenangyaung vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yenangyaung is N/A. Per capita income is $1,233 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 22.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Yenangyaung vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$1,233

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
15% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living22.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Yenangyaung, 7.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.4% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 37.8% have high blood pressure. 23.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 1.9% report binge drinking. 86.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 1.0% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Yenangyaung vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.4%
77% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
High Blood Pressure37.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.1%
65% above US avg
Binge Drinking1.9%
Physical Inactivity86.8%
Depression1.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate52.0%

Food & Exercise

Yenangyaung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.8 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area150.2 sq mi (388.9 km²)
Population Density736/sq mi
Coordinates20.4650°N, 94.8712°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 89°F (32°C) 0.6 in Warmest
May 88°F (31°C) 4.3 in
June 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in

Yenangyaung has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F — from 71°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.0").

20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40% below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school. 58.5% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
40% below US avg
High School+65.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density736/sq mi
Total Area150.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Yenangyaung

What is the population of Yenangyaung?

Yenangyaung has a population of 110,553 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 736 people per square mile, spread across 150.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

Is Yenangyaung expensive to live in?

Yenangyaung is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 22.7 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Yenangyaung?

Yenangyaung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Yenangyaung?

Yenangyaung has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Yenangyaung?

20.4% of adults in Yenangyaung hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Yenangyaung?

The obesity rate in Yenangyaung is 7.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 23.1% of adults are smokers. 86.8% are physically inactive. 1.0% of residents report depression.

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