Hpa-an


Hpa-an is the capital and largest city of Kayin State, Myanmar. The population of Hpa-an as of the 2014 census was 421,575. Most of the people in Hpa-an are of the Karen ethnic group.

Climate

Hpa-An has a tropical monsoon climate. Temperatures are very warm throughout the year, although maximum temperatures are somewhat depressed in the monsoon season due to heavy cloud and rain. There is a winter dry season and a summer wet season. Torrential rain falls from June to August, with over falling in August alone.

Transport

Air
Hpa-An was linked to Yangon, Mawlamyine and Hpapun by air but the airport ceased operations.
Buses
There are express buses from Hpa-An to Yangon, Mawlamyine, the border crossing at Myawaddy and other towns.

Population history

The majority of residents are Theravada Buddhists, followed by Baptist, Anglican and Roman Catholic Christians.

Sights

is located in Hpa-An. Zwegabin Hill is an attractive place for visitors, as well as Kyauk Ka Lat Pagoda and Kawtgon Cave. Other interesting places are Kyone-Htaw waterfall which is 2 hours driving from Hpa-an, and the Saddan Cave which is the biggest and longest cave in Kayin State.

Health care

Football

founded in 2010, is based in Hpa-An. The club is competing in Myanmar National League.

Trekking and hiking

is around 8.5 km south of Hpa An. It is famous among tourists for its stunning view and beautiful green nature.
At Bayint Nyi cave, a new climbing site has been developed primarily under the guidance of Andrew Riley & Katie Riley, as well as early support from The Technical Climbing Club of Myanmar. This is an ongoing project having started in 2015 with support mostly coming from a growing number of expats in Yangon who belong to Myanmar Rock Community. The club is now beginning to attract interest from local people which is helping fuel a growing interest in the sport of rock climbing around Myanmar.