Mawlaik District

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Mawlaik District (formerly Upper Chindwin District) is a district in central Sagaing Division in north-west Burma (Myanmar). Its administrative center is the town of Mawlaik.

Townships

{{legend|#E31A1C|Mawlaik}} {{legend|#0000FF|Paungbyin}} Mawlaik district consists of 2 townships.

Characteristics

The district consists of just two townships, Mawlaik and Paungbyin. In addition to Mawlaik, the major towns are Kindat (Kintat), Kaunggwe, Khawe, Inntaw, Lawtha, Ontha (Ohnthar), Pantha, Paungbyin (Phaung Pyin or Phonpin), Sittaung, Tatkon, and Yuwa. Major transportation is along the Chindwin River. In 2006 the Mawlaik-Kalewa Road was completed.

Borders

Mawlaik District is bordered by:

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