North Okkalapa Township, Yangon

#119 among attractions in Yangon

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North Okkalapa Township is located in the eastern part of Yangon. The township comprises 19 wards, and shares borders with Hlegu Township and Mingaladon township in the north, North Dagon Township in the east, Mingaladon Township and Mayangon Township in the west, and Kamayut Township, and Mayangon township and South Okkalapa Township in the south. North 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. It is located in the 5 to 30 minute drive zone to Yangon International Air Port, the primary and busiest international airport of Myanmar, located in Mingaladon Township. For those who loves local trips, Aung Mingalar High Way Bus Station is located within 30 min drive zone from the township. ()

Local name: မြောက်ဥက္ကလာပမြို့နယ်Settled: 1959Area: 10.91 mi²Coordinates: 16°49'0"N, 96°5'60"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Bogyoke Market, Myanmar Plaza, Drug Elimination Museum, Bayinnaung Market.

4.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bogyoke Market, Yangon
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3.7 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Myanmar Plaza, Yangon
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2.1 miE
Museum
Drug Elimination Museum, Yangon
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3.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bayinnaung Market, Yangon
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3.2 miSE
Burmese culture and history museum
National Museum of Myanmar, Yangon
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3.1 miSE
Park
People's Square and Park, Yangon
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4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Yangon, Yangon
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4.4 miSE
Neighbourhood, Nightlife
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2.6 miE
Street
Myaynigone Intersection, Yangon
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3.3 miNE
Serene option for strolls and sailing
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Historical place, Mausoleum
Martyrs' Mausoleum, Yangon
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