Katha District | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Region | Sagaing Region |
| No. of Townships | 7 |
| Capital | Katha |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Katha District is the northeasternmost district in Sagaing Region of Myanmar. [1] Its administrative center is the town of Katha.
Katha District | |
|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar |
| Region | Sagaing Region |
| No. of Townships | 7 |
| Capital | Katha |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Katha District is the northeasternmost district in Sagaing Region of Myanmar. [1] Its administrative center is the town of Katha.
The district consists of the townships of
On 5 December 2018, Kawlin Township, Wuntho Township, and Pinlebu Township were separated from Katha district to form Kawlin District.
The area is supported by rice farming, fisheries and timbering.
Coordinates: 23°54′N95°40′E / 23.900°N 95.667°E
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Htigyaing, also spelt Tigyaing, is a town in eastern Sagaing Division, in northern Myanmar. It is a port on the Irrawaddy River and the administrative seat of Tigyaing Township.
Pinlebu is a town in Katha District, Sagaing Division of Myanmar on the Mu River. It is the administrative seat of Pinlebu Township. The town is connected by road to Phaungbyin, Kawlin, and Bamauk. Its inhabitants include the Kadu and Kanan ethnic minorities, and the region has witnessed fighting between the Communists and the government troops.
Banmauk Township is a township in Katha District in the Sagaing Region of Myanmar. The principal town is Banmauk.
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Katha Township is a township in Katha District in the Sagaing Region of Burma. The principal town is Katha. The township is served by a branch (east-west) railway line that leaves the main line just north of Indaw.
Kawlin Township is a township in Kawlin District in the Sagaing Division of Burma. The principal town is Kawlin.
Wuntho Township is a township in Kawlin District in the Sagaing Region of Myanmar. The principal town is Wuntho.
Alegan is a village in Banmauk Township, Katha District, in the Sagaing Region of northern-central Burma. It lies approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) by air southeast of the township centre of Banmauk.
Kangon is a village in Banmauk Township, Katha District, in the Sagaing Region of northern-central Burma.
Khamo is a large village in Banmauk Township, Katha District, in the Sagaing Region of northern-central Burma.
Mingon is a village in Banmauk Township, Katha District, in the Sagaing Region of northern-central Burma.
Manyu, Banmauk is a village in Banmauk Township, Katha District, in the Sagaing Region of northern-central Burma.
Nakha is a village in Banmauk Township, Katha District, in the Sagaing Region of northern-central Burma.
Pandin is a village in Banmauk Township, Katha District, in the Sagaing Region of northern-central Burma.
Settaw is a village in Banmauk Township, Katha District, in the Sagaing Region of northern-central Burma. It is located to the west of Banmauk.
Takye is a village in Banmauk Township, Katha District, in the Sagaing Region of northern-central Burma.
