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Pakokku
City in Magway, Myanmar
Overview
Pakokku is a lively riverside city in central Myanmar, serving as a key trade and transport center on the Irrawaddy River. It's known for lively markets, Buddhist pagodas, and authentic local culture, making it a great starting point to explore Upper Myanmar.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Myanmar
Region
Magway
Population
126,938
Time Zone
Asia/Yangon
Coordinates
21.33°, 95.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$420
Local Cost
$197
Local Income
$90
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
28.4°C
Summer Avg
30.5°C
Winter Avg
23.2°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
9.7°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
339 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
28
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PKK
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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