Pakokku District
Pakokku
is situated on the west bank o the Ayeyarwaddy River in Magwe
Division. It is located between 94˚ 41' and 95˚ 10' of east longitude
and between 20˚ 15' and 21˚ 31' of north latitude. The altitude of the
town is 211.69 feet above sea level. The region of the town covers a
total area of about 3.04 square miles. Located to the north-east of
Pakokku is Yaesakyo Township and to the north-west, Myaing Township.
Pakokku is composed of 15 puarters and has a population of about 80000.
Pakokku
lies in the central Myanmar and is a port on the Ayeyarwaddy River. It
is also a trading and shipping centre; agricultural products include
sesame, peanuts, beans and peas, cotton and rice, etc.
It
is traditionally said that one of the queens of King Alaungsithu who
was pregnant was killed by the king. The baby boy was taken out of his
dead mother’s womb and buried in a cave near a fishing village which is
now near the site of the Shwegu Pagoda.
The
name Pakokku itself is said to gave undergone many changes of name
throughout the ages, from Tharhtoke Ku to Thahtoke Ku and finally to
Pakokku.
It
is famous for its many ancient pagodas and a-nyar products. The city is
also an important Buddhist ce4ntre, with more than 80 monasteries. The
locals are very friendly and devout.
Pakokku is indeed a historic city in which Myanmars can still take pride.
In
Pakokku area, visitors can find old wooden monasteries which have been
used as Buddhist study centers in the time of old Myanmar kings. One of
them is Pakhangyi monastery in Pakhankyi town located on the western
bank of the confluence point of the Ayeyarwaddy and Chindwin.
Where to visit?
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