Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 16.871311, 96.199379.
Yangon is the former capital of Myanmar (also known as Burma) and the largest city in the country. It is located in Southeast Asia and serves as the capital of the Yangon Region, forming the center of a large urban area situated in the middle of the country. The total area of the city is about 231 square miles, and its elevation ranges from 60 to 63 feet above sea level.
The city lies along the Yangon (Hlaing) River, near the point where it meets the Bago River. Yangon is located about 390 miles south of Mandalay, around 115 miles northwest of Mawlamyine, and 45 miles west of Bago. It is also situated about 20 miles north of the Gulf of Martaban, which connects to the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
The city center of Yangon is located near the geographical center of its municipal area and is largely defined by the surrounding rivers. Yangon is a major historical and cultural center of Myanmar, characterized by a mix of colonial-era heritage, traditional architecture, and relatively simple infrastructure. The city is known for its tourist attractions, particularly its temples, pagodas, and tropical parks, as well as its lively cultural scene.
Several towns and urban districts are located in the wider Yangon area, including Thanlyin, Twantay, Ywathitkon, Satthwadaw, Hlegu, Htantabin, Kyauktan, and others.
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Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Lat Long Coordinates Info
The latitude of Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) is 16.871311, and the longitude is 96.199379. Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) is located at Myanmar (Burma) country in the Cities place category with the gps coordinates of 16° 52' 16.7196'' N and 96° 11' 57.7644'' E.
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 16.871311 |
| Longitude | 96.199379 |
| DMS Lat | 16° 52' 16.7196'' N |
| DMS Long | 96° 11' 57.7644'' E |
| UTM Easting | 201,590.64 |
| UTM Northing | 1,867,436.75 |
| Category | Cities |
| Country Code | MM |
| Zoom Level | 10 |
Coordinates of Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) is given above in both decimal degrees and DMS (degrees, minutes and seconds) format. The country code given is in the ISO2 format.
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