Katha, Myanmar
Katha (Burmese: ကသာ; MLCTS: ka. sa, IPA: [ka̰θà], sometimes also spelled Kathar,) (Shan: ၵၢတ်ႇသႃႇ) is a town in Sagaing Region, Myanmar, on the west side of the Irrawaddy River on a bluff with an average elevation of 124 m (407 ft). Most of the town is more than 10 m (33 ft) above the river. Katha is known for having inspired Kyauktada, the fictional setting of George Orwell's Burmese Days.
Katha
ကသာ (ၵၢတ်ႇသႃႇ) Kathar | |
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Town | |
Katha Location of Katha, Burma | |
| Coordinates: 24°10′56″N 96°19′50″E | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Division | Sagaing Region |
| District | Katha |
| Township | Katha |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population (2014) | 167,700 |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
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