Kyaukse
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| Kyaukse ကျောက်ဆည် | |
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  Kyaukse | |
| 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 (2005) | |
| • 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.
Education
Kyaukse is home to the Kyaukse Education College, Technological University, Kyaukse and Kyaukse University.
Economy
The Kyaukse area is known for its turmeric, mango and onions. The town has a relatatively large shopping centre Aye Mya Kyi Lin Market.
Notable people
- Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Law and Order Restoration Council
- Ashin Wirathu, a Buddhist monk
Gallery
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BEHS 1 Kyaukse
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Kyaukse City Hall
References
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