Madauk Explained

Madauk
Subdivision Type2:District
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map:Myanmar
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Myanmar
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Myanmar
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Bago Region
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name2:Bago District
Subdivision Name3:Nyaunglebin Township
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Myanmar Standard Time
Utc Offset:+6.30
Settlement Type:Town

Madauk (ကမာဍိုတ်; Burmese: မဒေါက်) is a town located in Nyaunglebin Township, Bago Region of Myanmar.[1] Madauk is an ancient city that has been famous since the time of the ancient Mon kings.

Etymology

The town's name is of Mon origin. Pronounced Kamadauk, it literally translates to "brick reservoir" in Mon. Although Madauk and Shwegyin are separate towns, they are often referred to as Shwegyin Magadauk. Shwegyin and Madawk are only apart, but the Sittaung River separates the two towns. Nyaunglebin and Madauk are connected by a 11.25miles railway.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Google Maps. Google. February 14, 2017.
  2. Book: Tin Naing Toe. Guide all over Myanmar. December 2013. Mizzima Literature. 86.