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Sagaing

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Sagaing

Total population

307,194

Coordinates16.72°, 95.66°

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Overview

Sagaing, classical name: Jeyyapura or Atulavatī, is a major city in Sagaing Region of Myanmar. It is located on the Irrawaddy River, 20 km (12 mi) to the south-west of Mandalay on the opposite bank of the river. Sagaing, with its numerous Buddhist monasteries, is an important religious and monastic centre. The pagodas and monasteries crowd the numerous hills along the ridge running parallel to the river. The central pagoda, Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda, is connected by a set of covered staircases that run up the 240 m (790 ft) hill.

History & geography

Geography

Latitude
16.7229
Longitude
95.6630
Water area
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.89
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,786

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Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
807
Avg daily Wikipedia views
27
Attention level
Obscure

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