Bago

The Burmese name Bago is likely derived from the Mon language place name Bagaw.

Bago was formerly known as Hanthawaddy, the name of a Burmese-Mon kingdom.

Bago became the capital of the Mon-speaking kingdom in 1369.

The city has 749 monasteries, 92 nunneries, and 134 stupas, including the tallest pagoda in Myanmar.

Bago has a school attendance rate of 99.82% and a literacy rate of 99.55%.