Pinlebu
Pinlebu
ပင်လယ်ဘူး | |
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Town | |
| Coordinates: 24°04′53″N 95°22′13″E / 24.08139°N 95.37028°E | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Region | Sagaing Region |
| District | Kawlin District |
| Township | Pinlebu Township |
| Elevation | 266 m (875 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Pinlebu is a town in Kawlin District, north-central Sagaing Region 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. On the 8th of October 2024, the town was captured by anti-military junta forces.