Pathein

Pathein (Burmese: ပုသိမ်, Păthein, formerly Bassein) is the capital and largest city the Ayeyarwady Region of Myanmar. It is located in the west of the region, in Pathein District.

The city and its surroundings has a population of 513,796 people. It is situated on the western edge of the Irrawaddy Delta, and is known throughout Burma for the manufacture of traditional umbrellas and wicker.

Transport
Pathein has access to all major types of transport, including road, rail, air, and water transport.

By road, it is connected to Ngwesaung to the west, Hinthada to the northeast, Pantanaw in Maubin District to the east, and Myaungmya to the south.

The city is at the end of the Irrawaddy Delta Railway from Yangon, with another line connecting to Hinthada.

Pathein has an airport with regular flights to Yangon, Sittwe, and Magway, and occasional flights to Kyaukphyu, Manaung, Thandwe, and the Coco Islands.