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Pyi Taw Thar

Yangon, Myanmar · Asia

About Pyi Taw Thar

Pyi Taw Thar is worth a stop: 8km from Shwedagon Pagoda.

Pyi Taw Thar is a town located in Yangon, Myanmar. With a population of 10,365, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Pyi Taw Thar sits in Myanmar. It's in the Asia/Yangon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pyi Taw Thar to your route.

About Pyi Taw Thar

The Defense Services Medical Academy (DSMA) (Burmese: တပ်မတော် ဆေး တက္ကသိုလ်, pronounced [taʔmədɔ̀ sʰé tɛʔkəθò]), located in Mingaladon, Yangon, is the University of Medicine of the Myanmar Armed Forces. One of the most selective universities in the country, the academy offers M.B., B.S. (equivalent of the M.D.)

Read more degree programs. Upon graduation, most DSMA cadets are commissioned with the rank of Lieutenant in the Myanmar Army Medical Corps. The military physicians are to serve the healthcare needs of rural people when they are assigned in the country's remote regions where access to healthcare is poor.

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Pyi Taw Thar is located in Yangon, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 16.9359 latitude, 96.1269 longitude.

What is the population of Pyi Taw Thar?

Pyi Taw Thar has a population of approximately 10,365 people, making it a town in Myanmar.

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Quick Information

Population
10,365
Continent
Asia
Country
Myanmar
Region
Yangon
Timezone
Asia/Yangon
Coordinates
16.9359, 96.1269

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AsiaMyanmarYangonTown

Worth the detour from Pyi Taw Thar

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Shwedagon Pagoda

A gilded 99-meter stupa in Yangon, the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar.

8 km · about 15 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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