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The Burmese name Bago is likely derived from the Mon language place name Bagaw.
Bago
Myanmar
Bago, formerly known as Hanthawaddy, is the capital of the Bago Region in Myanmar. It is located 91 kilometres (57 mi) north-east of Yangon. The city had a population of 179,505 people in 2019 and was a historical capital of the Taungoo Dynasty and is known for its large pagodas.
From the “Etymology” section
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Bago was formerly known as Hanthawaddy, the name of a Burmese-Mon kingdom.
Bago
Myanmar
Bago, formerly known as Hanthawaddy, is the capital of the Bago Region in Myanmar. It is located 91 kilometres (57 mi) north-east of Yangon. The city had a population of 179,505 people in 2019 and was a historical capital of the Taungoo Dynasty and is known for its large pagodas.
From the “Etymology” section
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Bago became the capital of the Mon-speaking kingdom in 1369.
Bago
Myanmar
Bago, formerly known as Hanthawaddy, is the capital of the Bago Region in Myanmar. It is located 91 kilometres (57 mi) north-east of Yangon. The city had a population of 179,505 people in 2019 and was a historical capital of the Taungoo Dynasty and is known for its large pagodas.
From the “History” section
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The city has 749 monasteries, 92 nunneries, and 134 stupas, including the tallest pagoda in Myanmar.
Bago
Myanmar
Bago, formerly known as Hanthawaddy, is the capital of the Bago Region in Myanmar. It is located 91 kilometres (57 mi) north-east of Yangon. The city had a population of 179,505 people in 2019 and was a historical capital of the Taungoo Dynasty and is known for its large pagodas.
From the “Demographics” section
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Bago has a school attendance rate of 99.82% and a literacy rate of 99.55%.
Bago
Myanmar
Bago, formerly known as Hanthawaddy, is the capital of the Bago Region in Myanmar. It is located 91 kilometres (57 mi) north-east of Yangon. The city had a population of 179,505 people in 2019 and was a historical capital of the Taungoo Dynasty and is known for its large pagodas.
From the “Education” section
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