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Sittwe, Rakhine

Burma

Regional capital20.1462° N, 92.8983° E

In Rakhine, Burma, Sittwe is a regional capital. It is home to 177,743 people.

Population177,743
ProvinceRakhine
Coordinates20.1462° N, 92.8983° E
CountryBurma
Rank in Burma#14 of 53,043

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About Sittwe

Sittwe can be found at 20.15° N, 92.90° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the Rakhine division in Burma.

With a population of 177,743, Sittwe ranks #14 among the 53,043 cities and localities registered in Burma.

Cities in Rakhine

Rakhine is one of Burma's administrative regions. Sittwe is one of its main cities, along with Kyaukpyu, Ann, Gwa. Sittwe has 177,743 inhabitants.

Kyaukpyu180,000Ann119,714Gwa66,015Buthidaung Town55,545Manaung50,680Mrauk U36,139Taungup26,854Kyeintali23,581Kyauktaw19,492Ngapali11,000

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Sittwe, 20 populated places have been registered.

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ShwebyaNeighborhood
0.6 km
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MyomaNeighborhood
1 km
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ThinganetCity
3.6 km
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AnbariCity
5.3 km
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ChaungneCity
6.4 km
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DabaingCity
6.8 km
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KyakhaungCity
7.3 km
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YwathitkeCity
7.9 km
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GrinchaungCity
8.7 km
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WaboCity
8.8 km
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NariganCity
9.5 km
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MawnubyinCity
9.7 km
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KaungdagaCity
10 km
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KangyaungCity
10.3 km
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SabataCity
10.9 km
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TawleCity
10.9 km
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KyaukpyinseikCity
11.1 km
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NgapunCity
11.8 km
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TaungpuCity
11.9 km
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ThawinchaungCity
12.5 km

Universities in Sittwe

Sittwe is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Computer University, Sittwe2001——
Technological University, Sittwe2007——
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Largest cities in Burma

#1 Yangon4,477,638#2 Mandalay1,208,099#3 Nay Pyi Taw925,000#4 Hlaingthaya687,867#5 Mawlamyine438,861
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sittwe?

Sittwe has a population of 177,743. It ranks #14 in Burma by population.

What province or state is Sittwe in?

Sittwe is located in Rakhine, Burma.

Where is Sittwe located?

Sittwe is located at coordinates 20.15° N, 92.90° E in Rakhine, Burma.

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