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Loikaw
Myanmar · Kayah State
Loikaw is the largest city and the capital of Karenni State, in Myanmar. It is located in the Karen Hills area, near the State's northern tip, just above an embayment on the Pilu River. The inhabitants are mostly Kayah, Kayaw, Kayan (Karenni). Myanmar's largest hydropower plant is located about 20 km (12 mi) east of Loikaw at Lawpita Falls.
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Things to do in Loikaw
- Authentic Ethnic & Culture Tours · 8 h · from $100 · 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+6:30 · 12.5 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Kayah State
- Main language
- Burmese
- On the map
- 19.67° N, 97.21° E
Near Loikaw
- Nyaungshwe · 114 km away
- Mae Hong Son · 124 km away
- Kalaw · 127 km away
- Chiang Mai · 210 km away
- Chiang Rai · 276 km away
- Mandalay · 280 km away
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