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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 · estimate
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 34/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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