Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
4.5M
Population
576 km2
Area
40 Mbps
Internet
15m
Elevation
UTC+06:30
Timezone
RGN (12km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Golden pagodas pierce Yangon's humid skyline, blending colonial grandeur with chaotic markets that energize digital nomads amid improving cafes and Wi-Fi. Riverside breezes temper the tropical heat, while street chauk offers flavorful fuel for late-night coding.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Myanmar
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Population
4.5M
Timezone
UTC+06:30
Elevation
15 m
Currency
MMK
Language
Burmese
Airport
RGN
GPS
16.81, 96.16
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
1,469 restaurants mapped in Yangon
Tech
Internet at 40 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
10,804 total POIs 18.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,469
Cafes
518
Bars
248
Fast Food
184
Shopping
Supermarkets
290
Convenience
531
Shopping Malls
76
Healthcare
Hospitals
179
Clinics
500
Pharmacies
282
Education
Schools
762
Universities
66
Libraries
30
Recreation
Parks
82
Playgrounds
50
Sports
144
Cinemas
31
Museums
19
Theatres
7
Transport
Bus Stops
1,584
Train Stations
61
Fuel Stations
140
Services
Banks
515
ATMs
401
Post Offices
52
Police
73
Fire Stations
36
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
40 Mbps
Download
33 Mbps
Upload
13ms
Latency
3,530
Tests
1,332
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
26°
J
26°
F
26°
M
26°
A
27°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
27°
S
26°
O
26°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.4 C Range: 26.1 - 26.6 C Rain: 3,104 mm/year Sunshine: 3,062 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.3
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
62.9
Overall
AIRPORT
RGN
Yangon International Airport
12 km from center
Very close — ~18 min ride
FUN FACTS
Yangon, sometimes romanised in English as Rangoon, is the capital of the Yangon Region and the largest city of Myanmar.
Yangon was the capital of Myanmar until 2005 and served as such until 2006, when the military government relocated the administrative functions to the purpose-built capital city of Naypyidaw in north central Myanmar.
With over five million people, Yangon is Myanmar's most populous city and its most important commercial centre.
Yangon boasts the largest number of colonial-era buildings in Southeast Asia, and has a unique colonial-era urban core that is remarkably intact.
The colonial-era commercial core is centred around the Sule Pagoda, which is reputed to be over 2,000 years old.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Yangon known for?
Golden pagodas pierce Yangon's humid skyline, blending colonial grandeur with chaotic markets that energize digital nomads amid improving cafes and Wi-Fi. Riverside breezes temper the tropical heat, while street chauk offers flavorful fuel for late-night coding.
How fast is the internet in Yangon?
Yangon has an average download speed of 40 Mbps and upload speed of 33 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Yangon?
Yangon has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Yangon?
Yangon is served by RGN (Yangon International Airport), approximately 12 km from the city center.
What is the population of Yangon?
The population of Yangon is approximately 4.5M.
What infrastructure does Yangon have?
Yangon has 10,804 mapped points of interest, including 1,469 restaurants, 179 hospitals, 762 schools.
What country is Yangon in?
Yangon is located in Myanmar.