Loikaw

Loikaw

Loikaw or Loi-kaw (MYname|MY=လွိုင်ကော်မြို့|MLCTS=lwing kaw mrui.; population estimate 11,000) is the capital of Kayah State in Myanmar (Burma). It is located near the State's northern tip, at an elevation of 1,200 meters. The inhabitants are mostly Kayah (Karenni). Myanmar's largest hydropower plant built (by the Japanese as war reparation) is located 20 km east of Loikaw at Lawpita Falls.

Transport

Loikaw is linked by the newly constructed Aungban-Pinlong-Loikaw rail line.

Education

The town is home to Loikaw University.

See also

* Transport in Myanmar
* Loikaw Airport

References

* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/BM/6/Loikaw.html FallingRain Map - elevation = 882m]


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