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Village in Taninthayi Region, Burma
Kyaukton
Village
Kyaukton is located in MyanmarKyauktonKyauktonLocation in Burma
Coordinates: 14°9′30″N 98°43′26″E / 14.15833°N 98.72389°E / 14.15833; 98.72389
Country Burma
RegionTaninthayi Region
DistrictDawei District
TownshipDawei Township
SubtownshipMyitta Subtownship
Elevation170 m (570 ft)
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MST)

Kyaukton, is a village of Dawei District in the Taninthayi Division of Myanmar. It is located on the western side of the Tenasserim Range, 24 km to the northwest of Sinbyudaing.

Geography

Kyaukton lies east of a bend in the Great Tenasserim River, not far from the border with Thailand. Thiwe Taung mountain is located near the village.

The road, now being developed, between Dawei (Tavoy) and Bangkok passes just north of the town to the northwest. Also a railway line is planned.

References

  1. GoogleEarth
  2. The Economist - Infrastructure for the new Myanmar
  3. United Nations ESCAP - New railway line

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