Native name: ဟိုင်းကြီးကျွန်း | |
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Geography | |
Location | Indian Ocean |
Coordinates | 16°00′00″N 94°19′04″E / 16°N 94.3179°E |
Adjacent to | Bay of Bengal |
Total islands | 1 |
Area | 25.29 km2 (9.76 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Region | Ayeyarwady |
District | Pathein |
Township | Ngapudaw |
Subtownship | Hainggyikyun |
Demographics | |
Languages | Burmese |
Ethnic groups | Bamar |
Additional information | |
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Hainggyi Island (Burmese: ဟိုင်းကြီးကျွန်း, also spelt Haigyi Island or Hainggyikyun) is an island near the southewestern tip of Ayeyarwady Region near Cape Negrais[1] located at the mouth of the Pathein River. The island has a marine port in its west and the town of Hainggyi Island on the east.[2] The island is divided into the village tract of Zibyugyaung and the town of Hainggyi Island, which has 2 wards. The island lies within Hainggyikyun Subtownship within Ngapudaw Township, Pathein District.[3]
The Pammawaddy Regional Command of the Myanmar Navy is headquartered in Hainggyi Island with its main port in the western part of island, outside the town.[4] The Khamaukmaw Bridge connects the island to the mainland on the far western end south of the port.[3]
Cyclone Nargis hit landfall on Hainggyi Island in 2008 with sustained winds of 130mph.[5] Political unrest at the time within Myanmar severely impeded aid and relief efforts.[6]
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