Magway, Myanmar
| Magway မကွေး Magwe | |
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  Magway Location in Myanmar | |
| Coordinates: 20°09′N 94°57′E / 20.150°N 94.950°ECoordinates: 20°09′N 94°57′E / 20.150°N 94.950°E | |
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| Region |
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| Population (2014 census) | |
| • City | 289,247 |
| • Urban | 90,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Magway (Burmese: မကွေးမြို့, 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 home to Magway Airport.
Notable Places
Economy
Magway Industrial Zone
Education
List of universities and colleges in Magway
- Magway Education College
- Magway University
- Computer University, Magway
- University of Medicine, Magway[1]
- University of Community Health, Magway
- Technological University, Magway
- Teacher Training College, Magway
Sports
Teaching Hospital of the University of Medicine (Magway)
The 7,000-seat Magway Stadium is a multi-use stadium and used mostly for football matches. The stadium is the home ground of Magway F.C, a Myanmar National League (MNL) football club.
Health care
Public Hospitals
- Magway Regional Hospital
- University Teaching Hospital of the University of Medicine (Magway)
- Magway Traditional Medicine Hospital
References
- ↑ [www.crystal-image.biz], Crystal Image Co.,Ltd. "University of Medicine, Magway". www.ummg.gov.mm. Retrieved 2017-10-13.
External links
Capital: Magway | ||
| Gangaw District |
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| Magway District | ||
| Minbu District | ||
| Pakokku District | ||
| Thayet District |
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