Chaoggyi Village is a village located in Thabeikkyin Township, Pyin Oo Lwin District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar.
On 30 June 2024, the town fell to the People's Defense Force during the Myanmar civil war. [1]
Chaunggyi | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 22°43′N96°1′E / 22.717°N 96.017°E | |
Country | Burma |
Division | Mandalay Division |
District | Pyin Oo Lwin District |
Township | Tha bake kyin Township |
Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
Time zone | UTC+6:30 (MMT) |
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