Thanhlyin
Thanlyin is a major port city of Myanmar, located across Bago River from the city of Yangon. 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: Thanlyin Bridge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Thaketa Township and Dawbon Township.
Thaketa Township
Suburb
Thaketa Township is located in the eastern part of Yangon, Myanmar. Thaketa Township is situated 3 miles northwest of Thanhlyin.
Dawbon Township
Suburb
Dawbon Township is located in the southeastern part of Yangon, Myanmar. Dawbon Township is situated 4 miles west of Thanhlyin.
Thanhlyin
- Type: Locality with 78,700 residents
- Historically known as: “Syriam”
- Location: Thanlyin, Yangon South District, Yangon, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
16.782° or 16° 46′ 55″ north
Longitude
96.2468° or 96° 14′ 48″ east
Population
78,700
Elevation
59 feet (18 metres)
UN/LOCODE
MM YHN
Open location code
7M8RQ6JW+QP
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