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Zay Kone West

Yangon, Myanmar · Asia

About Zay Kone West

Zay Kone West is worth a stop: 5km from Shwedagon Pagoda.

Zay Kone West is a town located in Yangon, Myanmar. With a population of 2,101, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Zay Kone West 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 Zay Kone West to your route.

About Zay Kone West

Insein railway station (Burmese: အင်းစိန်ဘူတာ) is a railway station on the Yangon Circular Railway in Yangon, Burma. It is one of the busiest railway stations in the country and serves as a gateway for commuters traveling to and from Yangon (Lonely Planet, n.d.). The station was built during the British colonial

Read more period in the early 20th century and was designed in a typical colonial architectural style (Myanmar Railways, n.d.). The station is located on the main line of the Myanmar Railways network and is an important junction for trains heading to various parts of the country (Lonely Planet, n.d.). Insein railway station is equipped with modern amenities such as waiting rooms, ticket counters, toilets, and food stalls (Myanmar Railways, n.d.). The station has multiple platforms and can accommodate several trains simultaneously (Lonely Planet, n.d.). The station is also wheelchair accessible, making it easy for passengers with disabilities to travel (Myanmar Railways, n.d.).The station is an important transportation hub in Yangon, and thousands of commuters use it daily to travel to work, school, or other destinations (Lonely Planet, n.d.). The station is particularly busy during the morning and evening rush hours when people are traveling to and from work (Myanmar Railways, n.d.). Insein railway station also serves as a connection point for travelers heading to other destinations in Myanmar, such as Mandalay, Bagan, and Naypyidaw (Lonely Planet, n.d.). Many long-distance trains stop at Insein on their way to these destinations (Myanmar Railways, n.d.).

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Zay Kone West is located in Yangon, Myanmar, Asia. The coordinates are 16.8859 latitude, 96.1018 longitude.

What is the population of Zay Kone West?

Zay Kone West has a population of approximately 2,101 people, making it a town in Myanmar.

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Quick Information

Population
2,101
Continent
Asia
Country
Myanmar
Region
Yangon
Timezone
Asia/Yangon
Coordinates
16.8859, 96.1018

Tags

AsiaMyanmarYangonTown

Worth the detour from Zay Kone West

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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

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