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Zalun, Myanmar

Ayeyarwady · Myanmar

Zalun is a small city in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar with a population of 21,947. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

21,947 Population 77/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
87.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Zalun

Zalun is a town in Hinthada District in Ayeyawady Region in Myanmar and the principal town of Zalun Township. Zalun is located on the west bank of the Irrawaddy River and is subdivided into five wards. The main town area is in north Lammadaw ward and Nyaunbin Zay ward. Santan and South Lammadaw make up the other populated wards, with the last ward, Kanna Ward, stretching along the river, primarily consisting of warehousing, commercial and industrial uses.

People

Population21,947
Density77/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain87.4 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population21,947
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates17.4794°, 95.5592°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceAyeyarwady
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation87.4 inches (2,221 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zalun

Zalun is a small city in Myanmar (Ayeyarwady) with a population of 21,947. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Zalun

Zalun has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.5°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 897 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.2°C / 79°F 14.8° / 36.7° 10.4
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 15.6° / 39.1° 8.2
Mar 30.7°C / 87°F 18.9° / 42.2° 5.7
Apr 32.5°C / 90°F 22.8° / 42.8° 40.0
May 31.7°C / 89°F 25.4° / 42.3° 86.2
Jun 29.1°C / 84°F 24.4° / 36.8° 143.4
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 34.9° 180.4
Aug 27.5°C / 81°F 23.5° / 33.2° 156.3
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 33.9° 154.7
Oct 28°C / 82°F 23.2° / 34.8° 73.9
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 20.1° / 35.6° 33.1
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 17° / 36° 5.0
Zalun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Myanmar avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area286.6 sq mi (742.4 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates17.4794°N, 95.5592°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.4"
130% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 23, 2025.

May 16, 1995 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M6.1 106 km
Jan 11, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M6.0 113 km
Aug 19, 1994 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M5.8 106 km
Jan 11, 2018 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar M5.2 113 km
Jan 11, 2018 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 126 km
Jun 1, 2022 90 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar M5.2 139 km
Aug 15, 1999 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 123 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 64 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 48 km
Apr 24, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 116 km
Mar 17, 2018 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 119 km
Apr 20, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 113 km
Jun 17, 2018 45 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 104 km
Jan 11, 2018 39 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 110 km
Mar 4, 2018 30 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 123 km
Jan 11, 2018 39 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 118 km
Apr 20, 2018 31 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 118 km
Mar 3, 2020 104 km NNW of Pathein, Myanmar M4.9 134 km
Apr 22, 2018 49 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 99 km
Jun 9, 2025 68 km WSW of Pyay, Burma (Myanmar) M4.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nargis (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Nargis Category 4 99 km
2006 Mala Category 4 91 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 236 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 29 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 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.7 in Warmest
May 86°F (30°C) 8.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 17.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 20.4 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 19.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in

Zalun has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 73°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Libraries in Zalun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DMTC Library (စာကြည့်တိုက်)0.0
Hinthada Government Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Zalun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mingalar Market မင်္ဂလာစျေး
ပဒေသာဈေး Market

Restaurants in Zalun

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant

Bus Stations in Zalun

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MM #5877108685

Gas Stations in Zalun

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MM #5029888322

Banks in Zalun

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KBZ Bank

Airports Near Zalun

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yangon International AirportRGNLarge Airport
Hinthada AirportHEBSmall Airport
Hmawbi Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zalun

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Maha Nagavansa Temple
U Thi La Dat Taw Zay Di
Zalun Pyi Taw Pyan Pagoda

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yangon

🇲🇲 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 Zalun

What is the population of Zalun?

Zalun has a population of 21,947 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 286.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zalun?

Zalun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 87.4 inches.

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