Okkyin
Okkyin is a locality in Thanlyin, Yangon South District. Okkyin is situated nearby to the locality Gwa-ywa, as well as near Seikgyi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kyaik Khauk Pagoda.
Kyaik Khauk Pagoda
Buddhist temple
Photo: Waiyanlin.lin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kyaikkhauk Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda located in Thanlyin Township, in southern Yangon Region, Myanmar. It is a popular tourist destination and also pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Kyaik Khauk Pagoda is situated 2 miles northeast of Okkyin.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Thanlyin and Botataung Township.
Thanlyin
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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.
Botataung Township
Suburb
Botataung Township is an area of Yangon, Myanmar. Named after the Botahtaung Pagoda, the township consists of ten wards, and shares borders with Pazundaung Township is in the north and the east, Seikkan Township and Yangon River in the south, Kyauktada Township in the west and Mingala Taungnyunt township in the north. Botataung Township is situated 6 miles northwest of Okkyin.
Dawbon Township
Suburb
Dawbon Township is located in the southeastern part of Yangon, Myanmar. 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 Pazundaung Creek. Dawbon Township is situated 6 miles northwest of Okkyin.
Okkyin
- Type: Locality
- Location: Thanlyin, Yangon South District, Yangon, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
16.71709° or 16° 43′ 2″ northLongitude
96.24454° or 96° 14′ 40″ eastElevation
16 feet (5 metres)Open location code
7M8RP68V+RRGeoNames ID
1482244
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