Kyaukme

Myanmar (Burma)
Kyaukme, Myanmar (Burma)
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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.

  • Population39,930
  • Nearest water from center 9.9 km6.2 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 11 km7.1 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
15°60°
15mm0.6in
F
18°64°
10mm0.5in
M
22°71°
20mm0.7in
A
24°75°
50mm2.0in
M
24°74°
190mm7.5in
J
23°73°
225mm8.8in
J
23°73°
255mm10.0in
A
22°72°
275mm10.9in
S
22°72°
205mm8.1in
O
21°69°
150mm6.0in
N
18°65°
55mm2.1in
D
16°60°
15mm0.6in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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