Magway

Magway (Burmese: မကွေး, Măgwè, also spelled Magwe) is the capital and largest city of the Magway Region in central-western Myanmar. It is located on the left bank of the Irrawaddy River.

The city and its surroundings has a population of 280,654 people. It is a major city and transport hub in Myanmar, and is situated between Pyay to the south and Mandalay to the northeast, and is situated across the river from the town of Minbu.

Geography
Magway is located on a riverine plain of the Irrawaddy River in central-western Myanmar. There is an island in the river where the city is located, which has a bridge to either side of the river.

Transport
Magway is well connected by road, rail, water, and air. There are roads connecting to Pakokku, Kyaukpadaung, Meiktila, Yamethin, Pyinmana, Aunglan, Pyay, and Ann, as well as rail connections to Pakokku, Mandalay, Pyinmana, and Pyay.

Both passenger and tourist ferries service the city multiple times a day, including long-distance ferry journies. Magway has an airport to its east which flies to various cities, including Falam, Sittwe, Mandalay, Yangon and Pathein.