Chaung-u
in Monywa of Sagaing Region, Myanmar

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
21.958 and 95.271 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 21° 57' 27" and E 95° 16' 14"
Currency and Currency Code:
Kyat - MMK
Spoken languages:
Burmese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:16 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Yangon
UTC/GMT offset: 6.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:16 am and 5:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-14.320 and -76.160 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Santa Rosa
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Myanmar in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 4,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Myanmar.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Myanmar. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Chaung-u

Chaung-u in Monywa (Sagaing Region) is located in Myanmar about 163 mi (or 262 km) north of Nay Pyi Taw, the country's capital town.

Current time in Chaung-u is now 01:16 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Yangon with an UTC offset of 6.5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Chaung-u, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Myanmar is Pakhokku Airport in a distance of 40 mi (or 64 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Pyu Ancient Cities in a distance of 50 mi (or 80 km), North-East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sagaing, Mandalay, Hakha, Magway and Taunggyi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 12% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

25°C (78 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

26°C (80 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 11th of November 2024

26°C (78 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Chaung-U

Chaung-U is a town in central Myanmar. It is located in Monywa District, Sagaing Division. It is the principal town of Chaung-U township. In the Bagan dynasty, when King Popa Saw Rahan (also known as King Taungthugyi) governed the country, it was named "San Tauk Village". It was a large village where some different natives of the Union of Myanmar, like kayin, shan and lawah(wah) natives, lived warmly together. Then, King Kyansit founded the city gathering ten villages together, e.

Located at 21.9583, 95.2756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Burma, Township capitals of Burma


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Chaung-u