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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).

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

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About Yenangyaung

Yenangyaung

Yenangyaung is a city in the Magway Region of central Myanmar, located on the Irrawaddy River and 363 miles from Yangon. Until 1974, it remained the capital city of both Minbu Division and Yenangyaung District. The population of Yenanchaung was 45,120 according to the 2014 census, but it reached 49,938 in September 2020. This makes it the fourth-largest city in the Magway Region, after Pakokku, Magway and Aunglan. General Aung San received his secondary education in this city.

People

Population110,553
Density736/mi²

Climate

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

About Yenangyaung

Yenangyaung is a large city in Myanmar (Magway) with a population of 110,553. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Yenangyaung

Yenangyaung has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 693 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 11.1° / 33.7° 8.2
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 12.2° / 36.8° 9.5
Mar 28.7°C / 84°F 16.4° / 40.5° 5.1
Apr 31.8°C / 89°F 21.5° / 42.3° 17.5
May 31.6°C / 89°F 23.9° / 42.5° 67.4
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 23.9° / 38.5° 110.4
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 23.6° / 36.4° 116.5
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 23° / 35.2° 123.4
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 23.1° / 36° 107.3
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 21.9° / 35.9° 93.5
Nov 26.3°C / 79°F 17.3° / 34.9° 25.8
Dec 23.7°C / 75°F 13.1° / 33.7° 8.3
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). 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 Myanmar avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2016 26 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M6.8 60 km
Sep 21, 2003 16 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M6.6 103 km
May 29, 1994 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M6.5 75 km
Nov 11, 1996 17 km W of Thayetmyo, Myanmar M6.0 127 km
Aug 3, 1994 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.8 149 km
Sep 21, 2009 10 km SW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M5.7 11 km
Mar 27, 1992 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.6 59 km
Jul 30, 2007 42 km E of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.6 150 km
Oct 30, 2003 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M5.3 117 km
Jul 8, 1992 118 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.2 140 km
Jul 27, 1996 29 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.2 94 km
Nov 22, 1992 56 km WSW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M5.2 57 km
Mar 3, 2006 43 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.2 84 km
Jul 3, 2022 43 km WNW of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 100 km
Aug 1, 2016 16 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 94 km
Jul 8, 1996 30 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 116 km
Oct 19, 2001 122 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 143 km
Jan 17, 2003 34 km WSW of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M5.0 75 km
Jun 25, 1991 108 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 148 km
Jul 17, 2005 21 km NE of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Mocha (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 5 178 km
2010 Giri Category 4 75 km
2007 Akash Category 1 299 km
2006 Mala Category 1 228 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 189 km
1995 Unnamed Category 1 267 km
1994 Unnamed Category 3 266 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 122 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popa Stratovolcano 1,518 m (4,980 ft) -442 64 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Colleges & Universities in Yenangyaung

Institution Type Founded Website
Field Training Department, University of Basic Health, Taw Saint Campus University
Field Training Department, University of Basic Health, Taw Saint Campus University
ရေနံချောင်းကောလိပ် University

Schools in Yenangyaung

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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Basic Education Primary School (Hma Yoe Kone)
အင်းတဲ (မြောက်) ရွာ မူလတန်းကျောင်း
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Radio Stations near Yenangyaung

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Farmers Markets in Yenangyaung

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sagu Market
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Monuments in Yenangyaung

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument of the Great Victory of Yenangyaung
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Gas Stations in Yenangyaung

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Denko
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Golf Courses in Yenangyaung

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Yenangyaung

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagan AirportNYUSmall Airport
Lanywa AirportSmall Airport
Magway AirportMWQSmall Airport
New Magway AirportSmall Airport
Saw AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yenangyaung

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ကုန်းဇောင်းစာတိုက်

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yenangyaung

33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pinn Cakkalampa Cetiya (Pinn Pagoda)
Temple ruins
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yangon
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Area
389.0 km² (150.1 mi²)

Around Yenangyaung

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 2
Places of Worship 23

Things to See Near Yenangyaung

2 places within 15 km

🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • ရေတိုက်စားကံလှရွာဟောင်း
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • ဖူးစာကုန္း

🇲🇲 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 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.

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.

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