Indaw Township | |
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Coordinates: 24°13′N96°08′E / 24.217°N 96.133°E | |
Country | Myanmar |
Region | Sagaing Region |
District | Katha District |
Capital | Indaw |
Area | |
• Total | 733.021 sq mi (1,898.52 km2) |
Population (2019) [1] | 126,330 |
• Ethnicities | |
• Religions | Buddhism |
Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MMT) |
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