Mrauk U

Mrauk U
မြောက်‌ဦးမြို့
Town
Mrauk U from Shwetaung pagoda
Mrauk U from Shwetaung pagoda
Map of Mrauk U with main temples
Map of Mrauk U with main temples
Mrauk U is located in Myanmar
Mrauk U
Mrauk U
Location in Myanmar (Burma)
Coordinates: 20°35′24″N 93°11′33″E / 20.59000°N 93.19250°E / 20.59000; 93.19250
CountryMyanmar
DivisionRakhine State
DistrictMrauk-U District
TownshipMrauk-U Township
Settled16 November 1430
Population36,139[1]
 • Ethnicities
Rakhine and other tribals
 • Religions
Mainly Theravada Buddhism with minority Islam and minority Catholic
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MMT)

Mrauk U[a] (/məˈr, ˈmr/ mə-ROW-oo, MROW-oo) is a town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar. It is the capital of Mrauk-U Township, a subregion of the Mrauk-U District.

Mrauk U is culturally significant for the local Rakhine (Arakanese) people and is the location of many important archeological sites. From 1430 until 1785, it was the capital of the Mrauk U Kingdom, the largest and most powerful Rakhine kingdom in history.

  1. ^ "Myanmar: Regions, States, Major Cities & Towns - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 5 March 2024.


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