City of Pyin Oo Lwin, Hill town in Mandalay Region, Myanmar.
Located 67 kilometers east of Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin stands at an elevation of 1,070 meters with a temperature considerably lower than surrounding regions.
The British administration developed this former military outpost into their summer capital during colonial rule, naming it Maymyo after Colonel May in 1887.
The population includes Anglo-Burmese, Indians, Gurkhas, Chinese, and various ethnic groups such as Chin, Kachin, Karen, Shan, and Bamars communities.
The National Kandawgyi Gardens, established in 1915, contain numerous plant species, flower exhibitions, and a tall observation platform for panoramic views.
Local industries focus on strawberry farming, flower cultivation, coffee plantations, and silk production at the Sericulture Research Centre.
Location: Pyin Oo Lwin District
Elevation above the sea: 1,070 m
Address: Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar (Burma) Pyin Oo Lwin
GPS coordinates: 22.03314,96.46673
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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