Thayetmyo
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Thayet or Thayetmyo is a city
in Thayet District
of Magway Region in central Burma (Myanmar). It is a port on the right (western) bank of the Irrawaddy River, across and just south of Allanmyo
, between Pyay (Prome)
and Magway
. Thayet is the administrative seat of both Thayet District and Thayet Township
. , the population was estimated at 108,000.
In the 1960s limestone quarries a few miles south of Thayetmyo were developed to supply the town's cement factory.
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
in Thayet District
Thayet District
Thayet District is a district of the Magway Division in central Burma . The administrative centre is the town of Thayetmyo.-History:...
of Magway Region in central Burma (Myanmar). It is a port on the right (western) bank of the Irrawaddy River, across and just south of Allanmyo
Allanmyo
Myede also known as Aunglan is a city in Thayet District of the Magway Region of Burma . It is a port on the left bank of the Irrawaddy, across and just north of Thayetmyo, between the cities of Pyay and Magway. It is the administrative seat for Aunglan Township...
, between Pyay (Prome)
Pyay
Pyay is a town in the Bago Division in Burma. It has an estimated population of 123,800 . Pyay is positioned on the Ayeyarwady River and is northwest of Yangon....
and Magway
Magwe, Burma
Magwe is the capital city of Magway Region of Burma , and home to Magway Airport.Magway is situated on the bank of AyeYarWaddy River...
. Thayet is the administrative seat of both Thayet District and Thayet Township
Thayet Township
Thayet Township is a township of Thayet District in the Magway Region of Burma . It lies on the west side of the Irrawaddy. The major town and administrative center is Thayetmyo...
. , the population was estimated at 108,000.
In the 1960s limestone quarries a few miles south of Thayetmyo were developed to supply the town's cement factory.