Mawkanin is on the coastal plain, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the town of Lamaing and about 18 miles (29 km) f Ye.

[2] Mawkanin is located in the coastal plain and surrounded by Maw Ka Nin River along the north side.

The elevation is from 13 to 75 feet (4.0 to 22.9 m) and the highest area is on the east side of the village.

According to the Myanmar Census 2014 report, the population in Mawkanin is 17,552[3] which are 8,403 males and 9,149 females.

The most popular places around the Mawkanin are Lamaing (Kyaik kay La Tha pagoda), Kyaik Dat Maw Brat (Poppawadi Village), Kawdut(Gwan stone beach), Kyaung Ywa Two Creek Resort, Ye Town, and Ka Byar Wa Beach.