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Sittwe
City in Rakhine, Myanmar
Overview
Sittwe is the capital of Rakhine State and a lively port city at the mouth of the Kaladan River. It offers visitors a rich cultural experience, busy markets, and beautiful riverside and coastal scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Myanmar
State
Rakhine
Population
100,748
Time Zone
Asia/Yangon
Coordinates
20.15°, 92.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$403
Local Cost
$200
Local Income
$90
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
23.4°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
15.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
3632 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AKY
Distance
3 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.
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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