Minbya

Minbya
မင်းပြား
Town
Minbya Kyein Taung Pagoda
Minbya Kyein Taung Pagoda
Minbya is located in Myanmar
Minbya
Minbya
Location in Myanmar (Burma)
Coordinates: 20°21′44″N 93°16′24″E / 20.36222°N 93.27333°E / 20.36222; 93.27333
Country Myanmar
Division Rakhine State
DistrictMrauk-U District
TownshipMinbya Township
Population
 • Total
22,944[1]
 • Ethnicities
Rakhine
 • Religions
Buddhism
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MMT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC20° 36' 77" North, 93° 27' 18" East
Area code(s)42, 43
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Minbya ((Burmese: မင်းပြားမြို့, pronounced [mɪ́ɰ̃bjá mjo̰], also spelt Mongbra after Arakanese pronunciation) is a town in Rakhine State, in the westernmost part of Myanmar (Burma). It is located along the Lemro River and foothill of Kyein Range. Kyein Taung Pagoda is one of the prominent Pagoda in Rakhine State. Ramaung Bridge is also well-known. Minbya is convenient in transportation as Sittwe-Yangon high-way road lies near Minbya. Ga Rim Gian is a nice place to visit with the pleasant sights.

  1. ^ "Myanmar: Regions, States, Major Cities & Towns - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-03-05.