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Gwa

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Updated Friday, October 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Gwa?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Gwa month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gwa are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 29–30°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and July the wettest (about 948 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.818.81810.5
February29.919.4211.2
March31.122.1611.6
April32.025.12811.5
May31.825.823310.2
June28.424.68375.3
July27.924.59484.6
August27.824.37824.7
September28.724.35036.7
October29.924.12629.0
November30.522.86110.4
December29.820.8710.7

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Gwa, Myanmar

    A town in Myanmar.

  • Gwa Township

    A township in Myanmar which includes the town of Gwa.

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01 · Overview

Gwa, in brief

Overview of Gwa

Gwa is a town located within the Rakhine state of Myanmar. This settlement functions as an administrative seat, specifically for Gwa Township within the country.

Geographically, Gwa is positioned at latitude 17.59369 and longitude 94.57996. The municipality operates within the Asia/Yangon time zone and utilizes the Myanmar kyat currency, denoted by the currency code MMK. The local population of the town stands at 66,015 residents.

Beyond its municipal boundaries and local populace, the name Gwa intersects with various linguistic, scientific, and organizational entities globally. These distinct references include multiple language groups across Africa, such as the Gua language of coastal Ghana, the Gwa language of northern Nigeria, and the Mbato language spoken in Ivory Coast and Ghana. In scientific research, the acronym relates to Genome-wide association studies, known as GWAS, as well as the GW approximation utilized within quantum field theory.

Various organizations and historical groups also share the name. These include the Game Workers Alliance trade union associated with Activision Blizzard, the Gay Women's Alternative in Washington, DC, and the Georgia Writers Association. Other entities bearing the designation include the Global Workspace Alliance, the Global Wesleyan Alliance, the German World Alliance, the George Walton Academy in Monroe, Georgia, the George Washington Academy in Morocco, and the Georgia Women of Achievement organization. Commercial enterprises historically or currently using the name encompass the defunct Golden West Airlines, the Great Western Arms Company, the Australian company GWA Group, and One Rail Australia, which was formerly known as Genesee & Wyoming Australia.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Gwa located and what are its coordinates?

Gwa is situated in Myanmar at geographic coordinates 17.5937, 94.5800, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Gwa?

Gwa has a recorded population of approximately 66,015 and observes the Asia/Yangon time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Gwa?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Gwa include MY, with MMK used for local transactions.

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