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Discover Kontha in Myanmar

Kontha in the region of Magway is a town located in Myanmar - some 90 mi or ( 145 km ) West of Nay Pyi Taw , the country's capital .

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Local time in Kontha is now 12:18 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Rangoon " with a UTC offset of 6.5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Mae Hong Son, Chittagong, Agartala, Zibyugon, and Akyab. When in this area, you might want to check out Mae Hong Son . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Kontha ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Minbu

Minbu is a city in Magwe Division, Myanmar. As of 2004, the city has a population of 56,200. The area consists of low plain-land towards the Ayeyarwady River, and of undulating country inland rising higher and higher westwards towards the Arakan hills. Between the plain and the Arakan Yoma range is a distinct line of hills running north and south, and usually called the Nwa-Madaung hills. The submontane valleys are largely cultivated, but are deadly except to those born in them.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 20.18 94.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tags: Populated places in Magway Region, Township capitals of Burma

University of Community Health, Magway

The University of Community Health, Magway (UCH) is a public university located in Magway, Myanmar. The university offers a four-year Bachelor of Community Health (B. Comm.H. ) degree program. The graduates are allowed to practice as health assistants, many of whom are the main providers of primary health care in rural Myanmar where access to regular physicians is difficult.

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Located at 20.19 94.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Educational institutions established in 1995, Schools of medicine in Burma, Universities and colleges in Burma, Universities and colleges in Magway Region

Magway, Burma

Magway is the capital city of Magway Region (formerly Magway Division) of Burma (Myanmar), and home to Magway Airport. Magway is situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. The Mya Tha Lun Pagoda, located at the north of the city, is the landmark of Magway. Magway Division is famous for the cultivation of sesame and many kinds of nuts.

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Located at 20.15 94.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Populated places in Magway Region, Township capitals of Burma

Magway Airport

Magway Airport is an airport in Magway, Burma.

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Located at 20.16 94.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Tags: Airports in Burma

Yin River

The Yin River (Yin Chaung) is a river in Magway Region, in central Burma (Myanmar), a tributary of the Irrawaddy. Arising off the southwestern slopes of Mount Natsim (1289 ft. ) and the eastern slopes of Mount Okshitkon (1104 ft. ) and Mount Setkya (1232 ft. ), the Yin River flows south past the town of Natmauk and various other villages, turning west at about latitude 20.07° N.

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Located at 20.02 95.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Tags: Magway Region, Rivers of Burma

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