Hpa-An
Hpa-An, the capital of Myanmar's Kayin State (Karen State) in the southeast of the country, sits on the Thanlwin River near mountains and caves, including Kawgun Cave to the east and Bayingyi Cave to the west. The town centre is walkable and has a good spread of cafés and restaurants. The area only became relatively peaceful following a ceasefire in 2012, and tourism has grown since the late 2010s.
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- Population50,000
- Nearest water from center 9.8 km6.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.2 km5.1 mi
Hpa-An: quick answers
Where is Hpa-An?
Hpa-An is in Myanmar (Burma).
How do you get to Hpa-An?
The nearest airport is Hpa-N (PAA), about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hpa-An?
The warmest month is April, averaging 30°C86°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is July, with about 778 mm30.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hpa-An?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 39 restaurants and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Hpa-An?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Thaton.