Kyaukme
This town in northern Shan State with a compact centre holding a concentration of historic churches, cafés, and restaurants, Kyaukme sits on the Mandalay–Lashio road and railway line, with mountain views and water nearby. Its name derives from a Shan phrase meaning "black rock," referring to a dark ridge close to town. The surrounding area connects to Mogok's ruby mines and the Shweli River valley.
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- Population39,930
- Nearest water from center 9.9 km6.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km7.1 mi
Nearest airports
Kyaukme: quick answers
Where is Kyaukme?
Kyaukme is in Myanmar (Burma), about 116 km72 miles in a straight line from Mandalay.
How do you get to Kyaukme?
The nearest airport is Namtu (NMT), about 5 hr 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kyaukme?
The warmest month is April, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 15°C60°F. The wettest month is August, with about 277 mm10.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kyaukme?
OpenStreetMap lists 12 restaurants and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kyaukme?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hsipaw.