Banmauk
| Banmauk | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Banmauk Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 24°24′N 95°51′E / 24.400°N 95.850°ECoordinates: 24°24′N 95°51′E / 24.400°N 95.850°E | |
| Country |
 Burma |
| Region | Sagaing Region |
| District | Katha District |
| Township | Banmauk Township |
| Time zone | MST (UTC+6.30) |
Banmauk or Bamauk is a town in the Sagaing Division in Burma. It is connected by road to Pinlebu which links with Phaungbyin and Kawlin.[1] The township is home to the Shan, Kadu and Kanan ethnic minorities, and the region has witnessed fighting between the Communists and the government troops. There is a famous mount called Santlon. Santlon is Shan Language. It means "Great Elephant". [2]
Notes
- ↑ "General Maung Aye on tour of Sagaing Division". The New Light of Myanmar 7 March 2000. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
- ↑ "Hmankin Range, native land of Shanne (Tai Leng), Kadu and Kanan nationals". The New Light of Myanmar 12 June 2003. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
External links
- Satellite map of Banmauk Maplandia
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