Pakokku District

#112 among destinations in Myanmar (Burma)

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Pakokku District is a district of the Magway Division in central Burma. It is situated in northern part of Magwe Region. The administrative centre is the city of Pakokku. Pakokku is a largest city of Magway Division. It is also the 13th largest city of Burma. The townships of Pakokku District are Pakokku, Yesagyo, Pauk, Seikphyu, Myaing, Htilin, Saw and Gangaw. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 21°20'0"N, 95°5'60"E

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Pakokku District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pakokku Bridge, Thihoshin Pagoda, Pakokku University.

3.4 miSW
Bridge
Pakokku Bridge
87 min walk • Pakokku Bridge is a rail and road bridge across the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar's Pakokku town. The main bridge is 3.4 km long with the motorway measuring 4 km and the railroad measuring 6.17 km.
2.1 miW
Temple
Thihoshin Pagoda
54 min walk • Thihoshin Pagoda is a famous pagoda in Pakokku, Magway Region, Myanmar. The pagoda was built 800 years ago by King Alaungsithu. It was offered by King Vijayabahu I, king of Sri Lanka. A pagoda festival is held every year between May and June, from the 8th to 10th waxing days of the Burmese month of Nayon.
2.2 miNW
Universities and schools
Pakokku University
56 min walk • Pakokku University is a public university located in Pakokku, Magway Region, central Myanmar. The university offers bachelor's degree programs in common liberal arts and sciences disciplines.