Country Burma No. of Townships 2 | Time zone MST (UTC+6.30) | |
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Mawlaik District (formerly Upper Chindwin District) is a district in central Sagaing Division of Burma (Myanmar). Its administrative center is the town of Mawlaik.
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Characteristics
The district consists of just two townships, Mawlaik and Paungbyin. In addition to Mawlaik, the major towns are Kindat (Kintat), Kaunggwe, Khawe, Inntaw, Lawtha, Ontha (Ohnthar), Pantha, Paungbyin (Phaung Pyin or Phonpin), Sittaung, Tatkon, and Yuwa. Major transportation is along the Chindwin River. In 2006 the Mawlaik-Kalewa Road was completed.
Borders
Mawlaik District is bordered by:
References
Mawlaik District Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA