Banmauk (ဝဵင်းမၢၼ်ႈမွၵ်ႇ) | |
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Coordinates: 24°24′N 95°51′E / 24.400°N 95.850°E | |
Country | Myanmar |
Region | Sagaing Region |
District | Katha District |
Township | Banmauk Township |
Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Banmauk or Bamauk (Shan: ဝဵင်းမၢၼ်ႈမွၵ်ႇ) is a town in the Sagaing Division in Burma. It is connected by road to Pinlebu which links with Phaungbyin and Kawlin.[1] The township is home to the Shan, Kadu and Kanan ethnic minorities, and the region has witnessed fighting between the Communists and the government troops. There is a famous mount called Santlon. Santlon is Shan Language. It means "Great Elephant".[2]