Okpo, Madaya

Okpo
Village
Okpo

Location in Burma

Coordinates: 22°17′N 96°16′E / 22.283°N 96.267°E / 22.283; 96.267Coordinates: 22°17′N 96°16′E / 22.283°N 96.267°E / 22.283; 96.267
Country  Burma
Region Mandalay Region
District Pyin Oo Lwin District
Township Madaya Township
Time zone MST (UTC+6.30)

Okpo is a village in Madaya Township, Pyin Oo Lwin District, in the Mandalay Region of central Burma. It is located northeast of Madaya and lies on the Mandalay Canal, just south of the Madaya River.[1][2] In the 16th century, the Gwe Shans built a stockade in the village.[3]

References

  1. Google Maps (Map). Google.
  2. Bing Maps (Map). Microsoft and Harris Corporation Earthstar Geographics LLC.
  3. E., Harvey G.; Harvey, G.E. (1 July 2000). History of Burma. Asian Educational Services. p. 211. ISBN 978-81-206-1365-2. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
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