What is the population of Bhamo, Kachin?

Bhamo has a population of approximately 47,920 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Bhamo, Kachin located?

Bhamo is located in Kachin, Myanmar, at approximate coordinates 24.2586°, 97.2284°.

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Bhamo

Total population

47,920

Elevation115 m

Coordinates24.26°, 97.23°

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Elevation

115 m

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Overview

Bhamo, historically known as Man Maw or Hsinkai is a city in Kachin State in northern Myanmar, 186 km (116 mi) south of the state capital, (Myitkyina). It is on the Ayeyarwady River. It lies within 65 km (40 mi) of the border with Yunnan Province, China. The population consists primarily of residents Chinese or Shan descent, with Kachin peoples primarily occupying the hills around the town. It is the administrative center of Bhamo District and Bhamo Township.

History & geography

History

Bhamo was once called Sampanago, the capital of the now-extinct Shan predecessor kingdom of Man Maw. The ruins of the old city walls, dating from the fifth century, are found some from the modern town. From 1869 to 1879, it was the seat of British colonial Assistant political agent, subordinate to the Resident with the king of and in Ava. In the early 20th century, due to its location at the highest navigable point of the river, it formed a part of caravan routes bringing jade from India to China.

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