South Okkalapa Township, Yangon

#101 among attractions in Yangon

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South Okkalapa Township is located in the eastern part of Yangon. The township comprises 14 wards, and shares borders with North Okkalapa Township in the north, North Dagon Township in the east, Yankin Township in the west and Thingangyun Township in the south. South Okkalapa was one of the satellite towns established in 1959. Today, it is a firmly established part of the city, albeit with nominal access to the city's electricity grid and sewer system. ()

Local name: တောင်ဥက္ကလာပမြို့နယ်Settled: 1959Area: 2.97 mi²Coordinates: 16°50'49"N, 96°10'49"E

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Eastern District (South Okkalapa)Yangon Myanmar (Burma)

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South Okkalapa Township – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bogyoke Aung San Stadium, Myanmar Plaza, Thuwunna Stadium, Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple.

4.5 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport complex
Bogyoke Aung San Stadium, Yangon
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2.1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Myanmar Plaza, Yangon
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1.8 miS
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon
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2.7 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple, Yangon
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3.2 miS
Museum, History museum
Bogyoke Aung San Museum, Yangon
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1.8 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kaba Aye Pagoda, Yangon
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2.9 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ngahtatgyi Buddha Temple, Yangon
75 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yangon, Myanmar, the Ngahtatgyi Buddha Temple is a serene sanctuary known for its enormous seated Buddha image. The temple, a significant religious site for local Buddhists, is a popular destination for both pilgrims and tourists seeking...
2.4 miW
Serene option for strolls and sailing
Inya Lake, Yangon
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1.7 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Myanmar Gems Museum, Yangon
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2.3 miSW
Temple
Fushan Temple, Yangon
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16°48'10"N • 96°11'45"E
Capital Hypermarket, Yangon
82 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre