Irrawaddy River Map
The Irrawaddy River is a 2,170 km (1,350 mi) river in Myanmar. This map shows its course from Gyita Qu to the Andaman Sea on shaded relief, with its river network, lakes, borders and major cities.
How to read this map
The Irrawaddy River is about 2,170 km (1,350 mi) long and drains a basin of about 411,000 km² (159,000 sq mi). Its average discharge is about 13,000 m³/s (459,000 cu ft/s). It rises at Gyita Qu and flows into the Andaman Sea. Tributaries include Shweli River, Myitnge River, Chindwin River, Mu River, Mali River, Taping River, Derung-Nmai River and Dapein River.
The highlighted blue line is the course of the Irrawaddy River as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Chattogram, Yangon, Mandalay, Baoshan, Guwahati, Naypyidaw, Mawlamyine and Chiang Mai. Labeled countries: Myanmar and Thailand.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the course of the Irrawaddy River come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the line is a guide to where the Irrawaddy River is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Irrawaddy River facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 2,170 km (1,350 mi) |
| Drainage basin | 411,000 km² (159,000 sq mi) |
| Average discharge | 13,000 m³/s (459,000 cu ft/s) |
| Source | Gyita Qu |
| Mouth | the Andaman Sea |
| Countries | Myanmar |
| Tributaries | Shweli River, Myitnge River, Chindwin River, Mu River, Mali River, Taping River, Derung-Nmai River and Dapein River |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: Myanmar. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Irrawaddy River?
The Irrawaddy River is about 2,170 km (1,350 mi) long, with a drainage basin of about 411,000 km² (159,000 sq mi).
Where does the Irrawaddy River start and end?
The Irrawaddy River rises at Gyita Qu and flows into the Andaman Sea.
Can I download a blank map of the Irrawaddy River?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted river but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
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