Poklok
in Taunggyi District of Shan State, Myanmar
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Heho Airport (10 mi) - Namsang Airport (58 mi)
- Mandalay International Airport (79 mi)
- Loikaw Airport (86 mi)
- Naypyidaw Airport (96 mi)
- Pakhokku Airport (117 mi)
- Bagan Airport (125 mi)
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Mae Hong Son Airport (132 mi) - Chiang Mai International Airport (201 mi)
- Pyu Ancient Cities (Unesco heritage, 128 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 20.880 and 96.838 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 20° 52' 46" and E 96° 50' 15"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Kyat - MMK
- Spoken languages:
- Burmese
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 11:25 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Yangon
- UTC/GMT offset: 6.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:24 am and 6:33 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -14.713 and -75.850 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lomitas - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 4,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Myanmar.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Myanmar. Last Update: 2024-05-16 08:19:50
Delve into Poklok
Poklok in Taunggyi District (Shan State) is located in Myanmar about 91 mi (or 146 km) north-east of Nay Pyi Taw, the country's capital town.
Current time in Poklok is now 11:25 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Yangon with an UTC offset of 6.5 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Poklok, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Myanmar is Heho Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 15 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Pyu Ancient Cities in a distance of 128 mi (or 206 km), North-West.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Taunggyi, Loikaw, Sagaing, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 34°C / 93 °F
| Morning Temperature | 20°C / 68 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 27°C / 81 °F |
| Night Temperature | 24°C / 76 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 31% |
| Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Friday, 17th of May 2024
32°C (90 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.
Saturday, 18th of May 2024
32°C (89 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 19th of May 2024
32°C (90 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.
Videos from this area
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Ferris Wheel at Taunggyi Balloon Festival
At the Taunggyi Balloon festival there is also a small amusemnt park. This ferris wheel is moved by about 10 young men who climb around in it. They are cheaper than a diesel engine.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Meiktila Institute of Economics
The Meiktila Institute of Economics, located in Meiktila, Mandalay Region, is one of three universities of economics and business in Myanmar. The institute offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and diplomas, mostly in commerce, statistics and economics. It also has a small number of graduate degree programs, including a full-time MBA and MPA program.
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