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Myitkyina
City in Kachin, Myanmar
Overview
Myitkyina is the capital of Myanmar's Kachin State and sits along the scenic Ayeyarwady River. Known for its cultural diversity, busy markets, and status as a gateway to northern Myanmar, the city blends tradition with local charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Myanmar
State
Kachin
Population
243,031
Time Zone
Asia/Yangon
Coordinates
25.38°, 97.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$525
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
24.0°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
4.5°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
781 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
50 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MYT
Distance
4 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 24 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 34/100.
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