Chauk
This river port on the Irrawaddy in north-central Myanmar, Chauk sits within reach of the ancient temple city of Bagan to the north and is known as an oil-producing town with good transport connections. The Irrawaddy is accessible on foot from the centre, and a bridge links the town to Seikphyu on the opposite bank.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population90,870
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.2 km5.1 mi
Chauk: quick answers
Where is Chauk?
Chauk is in Myanmar (Burma).
How do you get to Chauk?
The nearest airport is Nyaung U (NYU), about 1 hr 41 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chauk?
The warmest month is April, averaging 32°C89°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is September, with about 198 mm7.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chauk?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Chauk?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Pakokku and Kyaukpadaung.