Overview
- Located in the Lower Myanmar at the eastern convergence of the Yangon River, which is north of the Gulf of Martaban
- Population: 7 million
- Area: 599㎢
- Climate: Tropical Monsoon Climate
- Contact information
- Address: Maha Bandula Road, Yangon, Myanmar
- Tel: +95-1-246016, Fax: +95-1-246016
At a Glance
- Yangon is the former capital of Myanmar from 1948 to 2006 (Current Capital: Naypyidaw)
- Main Industry: Rice, soap, rubber, steel plates, aluminium, fabric
- Hub city of trade, commerce and economy in Myanmar
- As home to Myanmar International Terminal Thilawa, it plays a role as a trade hub of Myanmar, accounting for more than 80% of overseas trade
- It is home to Shwedagon Pagoda which is the most sacred Buddhist stupa covered with genuine gold plates in Myanmar
- January 14, 2013: Mayor Hur Nam-sik visited the City of Yangon and signed the agreement to establish sister city relations with Mayor Hla Myint.
