
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.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kawthoung | |
| District / County | Kawthaung District | |
| State | Tanintharyi Region | |
| Country | Myanmar | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 57,949 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Tanintharyi Region | #3 of 12 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Burmese Kyat | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MMK | |
| Symbol | Ks | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +95 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mm | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 110 | |
| In Feet | 361 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.98 | |
| Longitude | 98.55 | |
| 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 Capital | 458 km North of Dawei | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ranong, 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 Length | 12h 30m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Yangon |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Kawthoung sits within Kawthaung District, is part of Tanintharyi Region in Myanmar. It is classified as a Populated Place.
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.
Businesses and shops in Kawthoung price in Burmese kyat (MMK), written with the symbol Ks. Check live rates on our Kawthoung currency page.
Kawthoung is about 458 km North of Dawei, the capital of Tanintharyi Region. See cities near Kawthoung for more nearby distances.
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.