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Monywa
City in Sagaing, Myanmar
Overview
Monywa, set on the banks of the Chindwin River in central Myanmar, is known for its lively markets, striking Buddhist temples, and welcoming local culture. As one of Sagaing Region's key urban centers, the city blends traditional charm with growing modern influences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Myanmar
Region
Sagaing
Population
207,489
Time Zone
Asia/Yangon
Coordinates
22.11°, 95.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$445
Local Cost
$190
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
28.8°C
Summer Avg
31.4°C
Winter Avg
23.2°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
9.7°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
277 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
55 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NYW
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 38 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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