Taungoo
Myanmar · Bago RegionMM
Town in Bago Region, Myanmar
Taungoo, also spelled Toungoo and formerly Toung-ngú, is a district-level city in the Bago Region of Myanmar, 220 km from Yangon, towards the north-eastern end of the division, with mountain ranges to the east and west. The main industry is in forestry products, with teak and other hardwoods extracted from the mountains. The city is known for its areca palms and betel nut chewing.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 108,569
- Coordinates
- 18.943, 96.434
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Elevation
- 56 m
Overview of Taungoo
Taungoo belongs to Bago Region, Myanmar and has the feel of a compact city. About 108,569 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are culture, adventure and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Taungoo
Culture in Taungoo
(2)Looking for culture? Taungoo has Churches and Mosques. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Taungoo.
Adventure in Taungoo
(1)Adventure in Taungoo covers Parachute. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Taungoo's own activity tags.
Nature in Taungoo
(1)Taungoo's nature entries include Mountains. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Taungoo. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Taungoo
(1)Looking for nightlife? Taungoo has Music. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Taungoo's own activity tags.
Sports in Taungoo
(1)On the sports side, Taungoo offers Biking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Taungoo. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Taungoo
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Taungoo pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Yangon on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Taungoo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taungoo known for?
- Travellers associate Taungoo with culture, adventure and nature. It sits in Bago Region, Myanmar and counts about 108,569 residents.
- What can you do in Taungoo?
- Taungoo is tagged with Churches, Mosques, Parachute, Mountains and Music, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Taungoo?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Taungoo located?
- Taungoo belongs to Bago Region, Myanmar, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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