Mrauk U
Mrauk U, in northern Rakhine State, was the capital of the Mrauk U Kingdom from 1430 until 1785 — the largest and most powerful Rakhine kingdom in history — and the town remains dense with archaeological sites from that era. Set east of the Kaladan River and flanked by hills to the north and south, it holds cultural significance for the Rakhine people and draws independent travellers to its medieval temples and compact centre.
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- Population36,139
- Nearest water from center 6.8 km4.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 28 km17 mi
Nearest airports
Mrauk U: quick answers
Where is Mrauk U?
Mrauk U is in Myanmar (Burma).
How do you get to Mrauk U?
The nearest airport is Sittwe (AKY), about 1 hr 41 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mrauk U?
The warmest month is April, averaging 29°C84°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 20°C67°F. The wettest month is July, with about 689 mm27.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mrauk U?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 15 restaurants and 52 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.