Kyaukpyu
Myanmar · Rakhine StateMM
Town in Rakhine State, Myanmar
Kyaukphyu is a major town in Rakhine State, in western Myanmar and it is informally addressed to be the second capital of Rakhine State. It is located on the northwestern corner of Yanbye Island on Combermere Bay, and is 250 miles or 400 kilometres north-west of Yangon. It is the principal town of Kyaukphyu Township and Kyaukphyu District. The town is situated on a superb natural harbor which connects the rice trade between Calcutta and Yangon. The estimated population in 1983 was 19,456. The population of Kyaukphyu's urban area is 20,866 as of 2014, while Kyaukphyu Township's population is 165,352.
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- 19.428, 93.551
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Kyaukpyu
Travellers heading to Rakhine State, Myanmar will find Kyaukpyu, a spot. Plan around water sports and culture and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Kyaukpyu
Water Sports in Kyaukpyu
(2)Looking for water sports? Kyaukpyu has Kiteboarding and Windsurfing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kyaukpyu.
Culture in Kyaukpyu
(1)Our data lists Mosques as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kyaukpyu's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Kyaukpyu
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Kyaukpyu are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Rakhine State. Time zone: Asia/Yangon.
Similar destinations
Places near Kyaukpyu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kyaukpyu known for?
- Kyaukpyu, in Rakhine State, Myanmar, is best known for water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Kyaukpyu?
- Recorded activities in Kyaukpyu include Kiteboarding, Windsurfing and Mosques. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kyaukpyu?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Kyaukpyu located?
- Kyaukpyu is located in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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