Taunggyi
Taunggyi is a regional capital in Myanmar with a population of about 160,115.
Taunggyi is the capital and largest city of Shan State, Myanmar. It also serves as the administrative seat of Southern Shan State. Situated on the eastern mountains of Myanmar at an elevation of 4,712 feet above sea level, it is a city known for its pleasant and cool climate. Unlike many other cities, Taunggyi is built directly along the mountain ridges rather than on the valley floor.
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About Taunggyi
| Country | Myanmar |
| Continent | Asia |
| Explore | 11 |
| Population | 160,115 |
| Local currency | MMK |
| Coordinates | 20.7892, 97.0378 |
| Time zone | Asia/Yangon |
| Elevation | 1,430 m |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | City |
| Distance to the capital | 150 km · Nay Pyi Taw |
| Population (Myanmar) | #19 most populated in Myanmar |
| Where on Earth | 20°47′21″N · 97°2′16″E |
| Hemisphere | N · E |
| Distance to the equator | 2,314 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 7,705 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Bilimora (India) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -20.79, -82.96 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Singapore | 2,283 km |
| Beijing | 2,810 km |
| Dubai | 4,287 km |
| Tokyo | 4,449 km |
| Moscow | 6,213 km |
| Cairo | 6,602 km |