Ann, Myanmar
Town in Rakhine State, Myanmar
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Ann (Burmese: အမ်းမြို့) is a town in Rakhine State, Myanmar (Burma). It has a population of 119,714 and is served by Ann Airport. It hosts the general headquarters of the Myanmar Army's Western Command.
Ann
အမ်းမြို့ | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Ann Location in Myanmar (Burma) | |
| Coordinates: 19°47′N 94°2′E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Division |  Rakhine State |
| District | Ann District |
| Township | Ann Township |
| Population | |
• Total | 119,714[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MMT) |
History
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.
