Thanhlyin

Thanlyin is a major port city of , located across Bago River from the city of . Thanlyin comprises 17 quarters and the surrounding Thanlyin Township is home to the largest port in the country, Thilawa port, as well as the Thilawa Special Economic Zone and various prominent universities.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Thanlyin Bridge.

Bridge
, also spelled Thanhlyin Bridge or Than Hl Yin Bridge, is a bridge that links the cities of and in . The bridge crosses the 1-km wide Bago river, and is situated about 42 km northeast from the river's confluence with Yangon river.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Thaketa Township and Dawbon Township.

Suburb
is located in the eastern part of , . The township comprises 19 wards, and shares borders with in the north and west, the Bago River in the east, and in the south. is situated 3 miles northwest of Thanhlyin.

Suburb
is located in the southeastern part of , . The township comprises 14 wards, and shares borders with Thingangyun township in the north, Mingala Taungnyunt township in the west, Thaketa township in the east, and Pazundaung township in the south across the . is situated 4 miles west of Thanhlyin.

Thanhlyin

Latitude
16.782° or 16° 46′ 55″ north
Longitude
96.2468° or 96° 14′ 48″ east
Population
78,700
Elevation
59 feet (18 metres)
United Nations Location Code
MM YHN
Open location code
7M8RQ6JW+QP
Geo­Names ID
1292443
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