Thabeikkyin | |
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  Thabeikkyin Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 22°53′0″N95°58′25″E / 22.88333°N 95.97361°E Coordinates: 22°53′0″N95°58′25″E / 22.88333°N 95.97361°E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Region |  Mandalay Region |
| District | Thabeikkyin District |
| Township | Thabeikkyin Township |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Thabeikkyin is a town in the Mandalay Region of central Myanmar. It is alleged by the Democratic Voice of Burma that a secret nuclear facility is located there.
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Thabeikkyin Township is a township of Thabeikkyin District in the Mandalay Region of Burma. It is the northernmost township in Mandalay Region and, although it primarily lies on the east bank of the Irrawaddy, it has a small enclave on the western bank extending as far as the village of Gagalaw, near the town of Baw in Katha District, Sagaing Region. On the south it borders Singu Township, on the east, Mogote Township and further north Shan State, while it abuts Tigyaing Township of Sagaing Region to the north.
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Thabeikkyin District is the district of Mandalay Region, Myanmar. It's principal town is Thabeikkyin.
Capital: Mandalay | ||
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| Mandalay District | ||
| Meiktila District | ||
| Myingyan District | ||
| Nyaung-U District | ||
| Pyinoolwin District | ||
| Yamethin District | ||
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