Fun fact 1 about Bago
city
The Burmese name Bago is likely derived from the Mon language place name Bagaw.
Bago
Myanmar
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Bago
Myanmar
Country
Myanmar
Population
254.0K
Coordinates
17.34, 96.48
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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