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Thandwe River
Thandwe ("Thandway" in Arakanese; ; formerly Sandoway), historically called Dwaraddy, is a town and major port, seaport in Rakhine State, the westernmost part of Myanmar. Recent history During the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the town was the site of clashes between the Arakan Army and Myanmar's military, with the Arakan Army taking control of Ngapali Beach and several military outposts surrounding the town. According to reports, the Arakan Army seized the town's prison on 15 July 2024, with the town's remaining military battalions falling the next day and giving the Arakan Army full control of the town. Geography Thandwe is very ancient, and is said to have been at one time the Capital (political), capital of Rakhine State, then called Arakan. The district has an area of . The area is mountainous, and spurs of the Arakan Mountains reach the coast. Some of the peaks in the north are over high. The streams are only mountain torrents to within a few mile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thandwe Township
Thandwe Township () is a township of Thandwe District in the Rakhine State of Myanmar. The principal town is Thandwe Thandwe ("Thandway" in Arakanese; ; formerly Sandoway), historically called Dwaraddy, is a town and major seaport in Rakhine State, the westernmost part of Myanmar. Recent history During the Myanmar civil war, the town was the site of clashes b ....http://www.themimu.info/docs/MIMU154v01_100816_Thandwe%20Ts-Rakhine%20State_A1.pdf Map of Thandwe Township Location Geography Thandwe Township is situated the south of Rakhine State. From east to west, it is 28.33 miles wide and from south to north it is 48 miles wide. The area is 1360.16 square miles or 870,504 acres or 3522,8 square km. There are surrounded by hill and above sea level is 18 feet. Population Family House Organization Race In Thandwe township, there are 5 Chinese men, 12 Pakistani men, 6 Kachin ,3 Kayak, 8 Kayin, 3663 Chin, 554 Burmese, 40 Mon, 100,947 Rakhine, 8 Shan and 299 people of o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |