Ann | |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Pushpin Map: | Myanmar |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Myanmar (Burma) |
Coordinates: | 19.7833°N 96°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Myanmar |
Subdivision Type1: | Division |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Type3: | Township |
Subdivision Name2: | Ann District |
Subdivision Name3: | Ann Township |
Population Total: | 119,714[1] |
Population As Of: | 2014 census |
Timezone: | MMT |
Utc Offset: | +6.30 |
Ann (my|အမ်းမြို့) is a town in Rakhine State, Myanmar (Burma). It has a population of 119,714 and is served by Ann Airport. It is center of general headquarter of the Myanmar Army's Western Command.
The Town was founded by King Min Hti around early 14th century.[2] Starting on 26 September 2024, the town has been the site of the Battle of Ann between the Arakan Army and Myanmar's ruling military junta.