Shwebo
Shwebo is the birthplace of the Konbaung Dynasty, founded by King Alaungpaya in 1752 and the dominant political force in Burma through the mid-18th century and beyond. The city served as Alaungpaya's capital until 1760 and is known in Pali as Ratanāsiṅga, meaning "Center of Treasure." Situated in Sagaing Region between the Irrawaddy and Mu rivers, it is home to Shwebo Palace and Shwebo University, with mountains visible from the city and UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population88,914
- Nearest water from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 27 km17 mi
Shwebo: quick answers
Where is Shwebo?
Shwebo is in Myanmar (Burma), about 77 km48 miles in a straight line from Mandalay.
How do you get to Shwebo?
The nearest airport is Mandalay (VBC), about 3 hr 36 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Shwebo?
The warmest month is April, averaging 31°C88°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 21°C69°F. The wettest month is September, with about 251 mm9.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Shwebo?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.