Minbu
This town in Myanmar's Magwe Division on the western bank of the Ayeyarwady River, Minbu sits within sight of the Arakan Mountains and is noted for its historic churches. The Ayeyarwady here is broad, with islands and sandbanks, and the surrounding district is known for mud volcanoes and the Man Shwe Sek Taw pagoda. Agriculture, fisheries along the river and Paunglin Lake, and reserved forest define the wider area.
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- Population57,342
- Nearest water from center 2.3 km1.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 27 km17 mi
Minbu: quick answers
Where is Minbu?
Minbu is in Myanmar (Burma), about 140 km87 miles in a straight line from Nay Pyi Taw.
How do you get to Minbu?
The nearest airport is Magway (MWQ), about 32 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Minbu?
The warmest month is April, averaging 31°C88°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is September, with about 206 mm8.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Minbu?
OpenStreetMap lists 129 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.