Kyonpyaw (Burmese: ကျုံပျော်မြို့) is a town in the Ayeyawady Division of Myanmar. It is the seat of Kyonpyaw Township. As of 2014 the population was 23,966.[1]
Kyonpyaw
ကျုံပျော်မြို့ | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Kyonpyaw Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 17°18′N 95°12′E / 17.300°N 95.200°E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Region |  Ayeyarwady Region |
| District | Pathein District |
| Township | Kyonpyaw Township |
| Population (2014) | 23,966 |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Wards
editKyonpyaw consists 4 wards and they are:
- Taza Ward
- Myawady Ward
- Panglong Ward
- Aung San Ward
In popular culture
editKenneth Sein's book The Great Po Sein chronicling the famous Burmese dance actor Po Sein, the character of a young Po Sein lives in Kyonpyaw when a dance troupe passes through the town, prompting his interest.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Myanmar: Regions, States, Major Cities & Towns - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ^ Sein, Kenneth (1965). The Great Po Sein: A Chronicle of the Burmese Theater. Bloomington, IN: Praeger. ISBN 978-0837187372.
External links
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