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Magway, Myanmar

Field	Value
name	Magway
other_name	Magwe
native_name	မကွေး
settlement_type	Capital Town
image_skyline	Entrance of Magway, Myanmar.jpg
imagesize	270px
pushpin_map	Myanmar
pushpin_label_position	right
pushpin_map_caption	Location in Myanmar
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	Myanmar
subdivision_type1	Region
subdivision_name1	Magway Region
subdivision_type2	Districts
subdivision_type3	Township
population_urban	66,772
population_metro	222,475
population_total	289,247
population_as_of	2014
coordinates
timezone	MST
utc_offset	+6.30

Magway or Magwe (, ) is the capital city of Magway Region (formerly Magway Division) of Myanmar, and situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. The Myathalun Pagoda is located at the north of the city. Magway Region is famous for the cultivation of sesame and many kinds of nuts. It is also the second largest city of Magway Region and it is home to Magway Airport.

History

During British Occupation, Magway was a township of Minbu Division (or) Minbu province. Minbu Region was established with 3 districts. They are Minbu District, Thayet District and Yenangyaung District. Magway was a township of Yenangyaung District until 1974.

On 2 March 1962, the military led by General Ne Win took control of Burma through a coup d'état, and the government has been under direct or indirect control by the military. A new constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma was adopted in 1974.

By 1974, the name of Minbu region was changed to Magway Region and Yenangyaung District was abolished. Magway District was established with 6 townships. The Capital city was changed to Magway from Yenangyaung. In 1974, the urban population of Magway was 7,896.

Notable Places

Mya Tha Lun Pagoda
Ayerwady River Bridge
Kantkaw 1000 Pagoda
Kantharyar

Climate

Magway has a tropical wet and dry climate (Aw) bordering on a hot semi-arid climate (BSh) under the Köppen climate classification. | Jan record high C = 36.4 | Feb record high C = 39.8 | Mar record high C = 43.4 | Apr record high C = 46.5 | May record high C = 45.4 | Jun record high C = 42.5 | Jul record high C = 40.0 | Aug record high C = 38.4 | Sep record high C = 38.5 | Oct record high C = 38.0 | Nov record high C = 37.5 | Dec record high C = 36.4 | year record high C = | Jan record low C = 8.9 | Feb record low C = 9.8 | Mar record low C = 11.0 | Apr record low C = 14.5 | May record low C = 18.8 | Jun record low C = 19.0 | Jul record low C = 19.0 | Aug record low C = 19.0 | Sep record low C = 19.5 | Oct record low C = 16.5 | Nov record low C = 10.2 | Dec record low C = 10.5 | year record low C = | access-date = 16 October 2023}}

Education

List of universities and colleges in Magway

Magway Education Degree College
Magway University
Computer University, Magway
University of Medicine, Magway
University of Community Health, Magway
Technological University, Magway
University of Computer Studies, Magway

Sports

Teaching Hospital of the University of Medicine (Magway)

The 3,000-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. But, Magway FC was abolished in 2020,October.

Health care

Public Hospitals

Magway Regional Hospital
University Teaching Hospital of the University of Medicine (Magway)
Magway Traditional Medicine Hospital

Future Plans

Magwe Inland port development project in Irrawaddy River
A new Cinema
Upgrading Magwe Airport
Kantha Lake upgrading

References

(May 2015). "Census Report". Ministry of Immigration and Population.
[www.crystal-image.biz], Crystal Image Co., Ltd. "University of Medicine, Magway".

Wikipedia Source

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