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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
50
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$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
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 41 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 36/100.
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