Yangon

Yangon extends across 10,170 square kilometers, encompassing 33 townships with many waterways crossing through residential and commercial districts along the Yangon River.

The British administration transformed this settlement into their Burma colonial capital in 1852, constructing governmental buildings and implementing a grid-pattern street system.

The Shwedagon Pagoda rises 99 meters above the city, covered with thousands of gold plates and diamonds, representing the spiritual center for Buddhist practitioners.

The Yangon Circular Railway provides transportation for 100,000 daily commuters, connecting the central station to 39 stations across residential and business areas.

The city contains 189 lakes and natural ponds, creating an intricate water system that regulates temperature and provides resources for the urban population.

Location: Yangon Region

Inception: 1035

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Website: https://www.ycdc.gov.mm/

Website: https://ycdc.gov.mm

GPS coordinates: 16.79500,96.16000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45