Minbya
Minbya
မင်းပြား | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Minbya
Kyein Taung Pagoda | |
| Coordinates: 20°21′44″N 93°16′24″E / 20.36222°N 93.27333°E | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Division | Rakhine State |
| District | Mrauk-U District |
| Township | Minbya Township |
| Population | |
• Total | 22,944 |
| • Ethnicities | Rakhine |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MMT) |
| Area code(s) | 42, 43 |
Minbya (Burmese: မင်းပြားမြို့, pronounced [mɪ́ɰ̃bjá mjo̰], also spelt Mongbra after Arakanese pronunciation) is a town in Rakhine State, in the westernmost part of Myanmar (Burma). It is located along the Lemro River and foothill of Kyein Range. Kyein Taung Pagoda is one of the prominent Pagodas in Rakhine State. Ramaung Bridge is also well-known. Minbya is convenient in transportation as the Sittwe-Yangon highway passes near Minbya. Ga Rim Gian is a nice place to visit with the pleasant sights.