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Kawthoung, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar – Myanmar Flag

Current Date And Time In Kawthoung, Myanmar

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:53:08 MMT
Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Timezone: UTC +06:30 (MMT)
Population: 57,949
District: Kawthaung District

🌎 Kawthoung, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kawthoung, a city in Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kawthoung — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Kawthoung, Tanintharyi Region Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKawthoung
District / CountyKawthaung District
StateTanintharyi Region
CountryMyanmar
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population57,949
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Tanintharyi Region#3 of 12 cities with population data
Currency
NameBurmese Kyat
Code ISO-4217MMK
SymbolKs
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+95
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.mm
Elevation
In Meter110
In Feet361
GPS Coordinates
Latitude9.98
Longitude98.55
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.982° N 98.55° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 58' 57" N 98° 33' 1" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 58.94' N 98° 33.02' E
Location Context
Distance to Tanintharyi Region Capital458 km North of Dawei
Nearest City in Another CountryRanong, Thailand (9 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+06:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:45 AM
Sunset🌅 06:16 PM
Day Length12h 30m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Yangon

Kawthoung – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kawthoung, Tanintharyi Region

Kawthoung is a city situated in Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar, within Asia. It falls under Kawthaung District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kawthoung as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Tanintharyi Region

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kawthoung

The latitude and longitude of Kawthoung pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 110 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kawthoung on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kawthoung

Kawthoung runs on UTC +06:30. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Kawthoung

Payments and pricing in Kawthoung run on Burmese Kyat (MMK), shown with the symbol Ks. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Kawthoung exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kawthoung

To ring a number in Kawthoung from outside Myanmar, dial +95 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Kawthoung and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Kawthoung's Standing Within Tanintharyi Region

By recorded population, Kawthoung ranks #3 of 12 cities in Tanintharyi Region. It lies about 458 km North of Dawei, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tanintharyi Region market. › Cities near Kawthoung

📊 How This Kawthoung Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Kawthoung into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Kawthoung to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Tanintharyi Region market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Kawthoung. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kawthoung

👥 What is the population of Kawthoung?

Kawthoung has a recorded population of approximately 57,949 people. That places it #3 of 12 cities with population data in Tanintharyi Region. Browse more cities in Tanintharyi Region for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Kawthoung in?

Kawthoung sits within Kawthaung District, is part of Tanintharyi Region in Myanmar. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Kawthoung in?

Kawthoung keeps UTC +06:30. Today the sun rises around 05:45 AM and sets around 06:16 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kawthoung?

Businesses and shops in Kawthoung price in Burmese kyat (MMK), written with the symbol Ks. Check live rates on our Kawthoung currency page.

📍 How far is Kawthoung from the state capital?

Kawthoung is about 458 km North of Dawei, the capital of Tanintharyi Region. See cities near Kawthoung for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kawthoung lands you closest to Ranong, Thailand, about 9 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kawthoung sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.