Banmauk

Banmauk or Bamauk is a town in the Sagaing Division in Burma. It is connected by road to Pinlebu which links with Phaungbyin and Kawlin.[1] The township is home to the Shan, Kadu and Kanan ethnic minorities, and the region has witnessed fighting between the Communists and the government troops. There is a famous mount called Santlon. Santlon is Shan Language. It means "Great Elephant".[2]

Not to be confused with Banmaw.

Banmauk
Town
Banmauk
Location in Burma
Coordinates: 24°24′N 95°51′E
Country Myanmar
Region Sagaing Region
DistrictKatha District
TownshipBanmauk Township
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MST)

Notes
  1. "General Maung Aye on tour of Sagaing Division". The New Light of Myanmar 7 March 2000. Archived from the original on 20 November 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
  2. "Hmankin Range, native land of Shanne (Tai Leng), Kadu and Kanan nationals". The New Light of Myanmar 12 June 2003. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
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