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Kawthoung
City in Tanintharyi, Myanmar
Overview
Kawthoung, Myanmar's southernmost town, sits at the gateway to the Mergui Archipelago and borders Thailand. This lively port offers a blend of local culture, busy markets, and access to island adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Myanmar
Region
Tanintharyi
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Yangon
Coordinates
9.98°, 98.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$535
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$180
Cashless
18
English
15
Temperature
25.5°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
24.6°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
16.1°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
2718 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
KAW
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 36/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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