Hainggyi Island | |
Native Name: | Burmese: ဟိုင်းကြီးကျွန်း |
Native Name Lang: | my |
Pushpin Map: | Myanmar |
Coordinates: | 16°N 94.3179°W |
Location: | Indian Ocean |
Waterbody: | Bay of Bengal |
Total Islands: | 1 |
Area Km2: | 25.29 |
Country: | Myanmar |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | Region |
Country Admin Divisions: | Ayeyarwady |
Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | District |
Country Admin Divisions 1: | Pathein |
Country Admin Divisions Title 2: | Township |
Country Admin Divisions 2: | Ngapudaw |
Country Admin Divisions Title 3: | Subtownship |
Country Admin Divisions 3: | Hainggyikyun |
Languages: | Burmese |
Ethnic Groups: | Bamar |
Timezone1: | MST |
Utc Offset1: | +6.30 |
Hainggyi Island (my|ဟိုင်းကြီးကျွန်း, also spelt Haigyi Island or Hainggyikyun) is an island near the southewestern tip of Ayeyarwady Region near Cape Negrais[1] located at the mouth of the Pathein River. The island has a marine port in its west and the town of Hainggyi Island on the east.[2] The island is divided into the village tract of Zibyugyaung and the town of Hainggyi Island, which has 2 wards.The island lies within Hainggyikyun Subtownship within Ngapudaw Township, Pathein District.[3]
The Pammawaddy Regional Command of the Myanmar Navy is headquartered in Hainggyi Island with its main port in the western part of island, outside the town.[4] The Khamaukmaw Bridge connects the island to the mainland on the far western end south of the port.[3]
Cyclone Nargis hit landfall on Hainggyi Island in 2008 with sustained winds of 130mph.[5] Political unrest at the time within Myanmar severely impeded aid and relief efforts.[6]