Kyaukse ကျောက်ဆည် |
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Downtown Kyaukse, the Main Road, and Clock Tower
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Location in Burma | |
Coordinates: 21°36′47″N 96°7′49″E / 21.61306°N 96.13028°ECoordinates: 21°36′47″N 96°7′49″E / 21.61306°N 96.13028°E | |
Country | Burma |
Division | Mandalay Region |
District | Kyaukse District |
Township | Kyaukse Township |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 741,071 |
• Ethnicities | Burman |
• Religions | Theravada Buddhism |
Time zone | MST (UTC+6.30) |
Kyaukse (Burmese: ကျောက်ဆည် မြို့, pronounced: [tɕaʊʔ sʰɛ̀ mjo̰]) is a small town in Mandalay Region, Myanmar. It is famous for the Kyaukse Elephant Dance.
Kyaukse is home to the Basic Education High School No. 1 Kyaukse, BEHS No.2, BEHS No.3, Technological University, Kyaukse and Kyaukse University.
The Kyaukse area is known for its turmeric, mango and onions. The town has a relatatively large shopping centre Aye Mya Kyi Lin Market.
Kyaukse City Hall