Magway, Myanmar

Magway
မကွေး
Magwe
City
Magway is located in Myanmar
Magway
Magway
Location in Myanmar
Coordinates: 20°09′N 94°57′E / 20.150°N 94.950°E / 20.150; 94.950
Country Myanmar
Region Magway Region
Population
 (2014)
 • City289,247[1]
 • Urban
66,772
 • Metro
222,475
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MST)

Magway (Burmese: မကွေးမြို့; MLCTS: ma. kwe: mrui., pronounced [məɡwé mjo̰]) is the capital city of Magway Region (formerly Magway Division) of Myanmar, and situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. The Myathalun Pagoda, the beauty of Magway, located at the north of the city, is the landmark of Magway. Magway Region is famous for the cultivation of sesame and many kinds of nuts. It is also the second largest city of Magway Region and it is home to Magway Airport.

  1. ^ Census Report. The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census. Vol. 2. Naypyitaw: Ministry of Immigration and Population. May 2015.