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Meiktila

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Meiktila month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Meiktila are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 28–30°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 16°C), and September the wettest (about 312 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)
January28.115.71310.3
February31.617.4110.8
March35.621.3511.1
April37.525.04411.2
May35.625.413411.3
June32.224.41599.4
July31.524.21878.3
August30.623.92547.9
September31.023.93128.7
October31.023.41919.6
November30.120.55110.4
December29.017.71010.5

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1885

    The region had been part of various Bamar kingdoms at least from 11th century CE to 19th century CE before the British Empire took over all of Upper Myanmar in 1885.

  2. Documented history · 1945

    Meiktila was part of the 1945 Battle of Meiktila and Mandalay, during which the Allied forces under William Slim defeated the Japanese forces.

  3. Documented history · 1948

    Soon after Burma's independence from Britain in 1948, Meiktila briefly fell under the insurgent Karen forces.

  4. Documented history · 2013

    On 22 March 2013, a state of emergency was imposed in the town after two days of anti-Muslim riots after dozens of people were killed and more than 12,000 were forced from their homes, the overwhelming majority of whom were Muslims.

  5. British Annexation of Upper Myanmar

    The region had been part of various Bamar kingdoms before the British Empire took over all of Upper Myanmar in 1885.

Current public leadership

  • Min Aung Hlaing

    State Administration Council (SAC) Chairman and Prime Minister, who met with departmental officials and town elders in Meiktila to discuss regional development and stated plans to make Meiktila a model city.

  • U Tin Aung San

    Union Minister at the Ministry of the President’s Office who inspected agriculture, livestock breeding, and regional development projects in Meiktila District.

  • U Kan Myint Than

    Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman who accompanied inspection teams for regional development projects in Meiktila District.

  • U Myo Aung

    Mandalay Region Chief Minister who participated in inspecting regional development and agriculture projects in Meiktila District.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Meiktila has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Princess Meiktila (Thiri Thuriya Yazawadi)

    A royal princess of Burma born in 1860 at the Mandalay Palace who was granted the appanages of Meiktila and Pyaungpya in October 1878.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Antaku Yay Lal Pagoda

    Wikidata places this site in Meiktila. Pagoda in Meiktila, Myanmar.

  • Dhamma Thukha Shwezigon Pagoda

    Wikidata places this site in Meiktila. Pagoda in Meiktila, Myanmar.

  • Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

    Wikidata places this site in Meiktila. Pagoda in Meiktila, Myanmar.

  • Meiktila Lake

    A 7-mile-long artificial irrigation and water reservoir in central Meiktila divided into north and south parts by a highway bridge.

  • Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University

    The country's main aerospace engineering university located in Meiktila.

  • Meiktila Air Base

    Military air base serving as the central command for the Myanmar Air Force in Meiktila.

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01 · Overview

Meiktila, in brief

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02 · History

How Meiktila took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Meiktila

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Meiktila

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Meiktila

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08 · Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meiktila

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01 · Q&A

Where is Meiktila located and what are its coordinates?

Meiktila is situated in Myanmar at geographic coordinates 20.8778, 95.8584, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Meiktila?

Meiktila has a recorded population of approximately 177,442 and observes the Asia/Yangon time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Meiktila?

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

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