Hlegu
Town in Yangon Region, Myanmar
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Hlegu[2] (Burmese: လှည်းကူး, pronounced [l̥ɛ́ɡú]) is the capital of Hlegu District in northern Yangon Region, Myanmar about 45 km north-east of Yangon city.[3] It is located on both sides of the Ngamoyeik River.[4] Hlegu is also the administrative seat of Hlegu Township and has five urban wards.[1]
Hlegu
လှည်းကူး | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Hlegu | |
| Coordinates: 17°05′43″N 96°13′16″E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Region |  Yangon Region |
| District | Hlegu District |
| Township | Hlegu Township |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.78 sq mi (4.6 km2) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
• Total | 9,933 |
| • Density | 5,580/sq mi (2,150/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC6:30 (MMT) |
| Area code | 1 |