Pinlebu
| Pinlebu ပင်လယ်ဘူး | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Pinlebu Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 24°04′53″N 95°22′13″E / 24.08139°N 95.37028°ECoordinates: 24°04′53″N 95°22′13″E / 24.08139°N 95.37028°E | |
| Country |
 Burma |
| Region | Sagaing Region |
| District | Katha |
| Township | Pinlebu Township |
| Elevation | 266 m (875 ft) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC+6.30) |
Pinlebu is a town in Katha District, Sagaing Division of Myanmar on the Mu River. It is the administrative seat of Pinlebu Township. The town is connected by road to Phaungbyin, Kawlin, and Bamauk.[1] Its inhabitants include the Kadu and Kanan ethnic minorities, and the region has witnessed fighting between the Communists and the government troops.[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 Kadu and Kanan nationals". The New Light of Myanmar 12 June 2003. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
External links
- Map of Sagaing Division Asterism
- "Pinlebu Map — Satellite Images of Pinlebu" Maplandia.com
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