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Nay Pyi Taw

City in Naypyidaw, Myanmar

Overview

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar's purpose-built capital, is known for its strikingly planned boulevards, extensive green spaces, and separated zones for government, hotels, and residential areas. The city's modern infrastructure stands out against its rural surroundings, offering a unique travel experience far removed from the hustle of Yangon. While primarily a governmental hub, Nay Pyi Taw surprises visitors with spacious parks, pagodas, and grand monuments.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Myanmar
Union Territory
Naypyidaw
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Yangon
Coordinates
19.75°, 96.13°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$625
Local Cost
$282
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
English
25
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
24.0°C
Record High
43.6°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
738 mm
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NYT
Distance
15 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 65/100.

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