• Source: Magway, Myanmar

Magway (Burmese: မကွေးမြို့; MLCTS: ma. kwe: mrui., pronounced [məɡwé mjo̰]) is the capital city of Magway Region (formerly Magway Division) of Myanmar, and situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. The Myathalun Pagoda, the beauty of Magway, located at the north of the city, is the landmark of Magway. 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.




Education






= List of universities and colleges in Magway

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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



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

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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






External links


Media related to Magway at Wikimedia Commons

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