Minbya
Minbya (Mongbra) (Burmese: မင်းပြားမြို့, pronounced [mɪ́ɰ̃bjá mjo̰]) is a town in Rakhine State, in the westernmost part of Myanmar (Burma). It is located along the Lay Myo 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.
Minbya
မင်းပြား | |
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Town | |
Minbya
Kyein Taung Pagoda | |
Minbya Location in Myanmar (Burma) | |
| Coordinates: 20°21′44″N 93°16′24″E | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Division | Rakhine State |
| District | Mrauk-U District |
| Township | Minbya Township |
| Population | |
| • Total | 169,208 |
| • Ethnicities | Rakhine |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MMT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC20° 36' 77" North, 93° 27' 18" East |
| Area code(s) | 42, 43 |
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