Madauk (Mon: ကမာဍိုတ်; Burmese: မဒေါက်) is a town located in Nyaunglebin Township, Bago Region of Myanmar.[1] Madauk is an ancient city that has been famous since the time of the ancient Mon kings.

Madauk
မဒေါက်မြို့
Madauk is located in Myanmar
Madauk
Madauk
Location within Myanmar
Coordinates: 17°54′39″N 96°50′40″E / 17.91083°N 96.84444°E / 17.91083; 96.84444
Country Myanmar
RegionBago Region
DistrictBago District
TownshipNyaunglebin Township
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (Myanmar Standard Time)

Etymology

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The town's name is of Mon origin. Pronounced Kamadauk, it literally translates to "brick reservoir" in Mon. Although Madauk and Shwegyin are separate towns, they are often referred to as Shwegyin Magadauk. Shwegyin and Madawk are only 2.5 miles (4.0 km) apart, but the Sittaung River separates the two towns. Nyaunglebin and Madauk are connected by a 11.25 mi (18.11 km) railway.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Google Maps (Map). Google. February 14, 2017.
  2. ^ Tin Naing Toe (December 2013). Guide all over Myanmar. Mizzima Literature. p. 86.