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Mong Khet Township

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Location & Surroundings

Mongkhet is a third-order administrative division in Shan State, Myanmar with 27,667 inhabitants, at 1,508 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pangkham, 56 km to the north. The national capital Nay Pyi Taw is about 400 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kengtung Airport, 54 km away.

Also known as: Mongkhat

Overview

Mong Khet Township is human settlement in Myanmar — MY ရှမ်းပြည်နယ်၊ကျိုင်းတုံခရိုင်ရှိ မြို့နယ်တခု.

It is located in Kengtung District, Myanmar.

It covers about 2,513 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,022 metre.

Also known as: Mongkhet township, Mongkhat Township

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Image Local bazaar outside of Mongkhet Myoma Market in one early morning of December.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Myanmar
  • Located in Kengtung District
  • Area 2,513 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    21° 42' 10" N, 99° 20' 32" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1508 m
  • Timezone Asia/Yangon
  • Time Shift GMT 6.5 (DST 6.5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 27,667
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Kyat (MMK)
  • Phone Prefix +95

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Mountains & Terrain in Mong Khet Township

Alternate Names

Mongkhat

Weather in Mong Khet Township

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mong Khet Township, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.8 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.

Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
4.32 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 26.8 0.7 278 53 1,013.7 - / 0.00 81 0.0 n/a
6h 21.0 0.4 201 76 1,014.6 0.08 / 0.08 35 120.9 n/a
12h 19.4 0.3 155 81 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 36 0.0 n/a
18h 17.3 0.2 50 92 1,017.2 0.20 / 0.20 5 3.6 n/a
Tomorrow 25.4 0.7 296 68 1,013.3 4.12 / 4.32 24 625.8 n/a
30h 19.5 0.4 237 82 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.43 29 302.5 n/a
36h 17.0 0.6 214 89 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 16.9 0.4 286 91 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 54 3.4 n/a
Friday 28.0 1.6 301 42 1,009.0 0.00 / 0.00 60 603.2 n/a
54h 20.7 0.6 237 74 1,010.1 0.06 / 0.06 51 219.4 n/a
60h 17.4 0.6 241 89 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
66h 16.9 0.4 285 92 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 1 3.4 n/a
Saturday 28.8 1.5 294 40 1,006.9 0.00 / 0.00 13 628.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mong Khet Township?
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 26.8 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mong Khet Township today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Mong Khet Township?
Local time is 18:17. Time zone: Asia/Yangon (UTC+06:30).
What type of place is Mong Khet Township?
Mong Khet Township is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Mong Khet Township?
Population about 27,667.
What is the elevation of Mong Khet Township?
DEM 1,508 m.
Where is Mong Khet Township located?
It is at 21.70282, 99.34224 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mong Khet Township in?
It is in Myanmar.

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Last updated 2023-08-05
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