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Ahlon Township
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Ahlone Township |
| native_name | အလုံ မြို့နယ် |
| official_name | Ahlone Township |
| postal_code | 11121 |
| postal_code_type | Postal codes |
| pushpin_map | Burma |
| settlement_type | Township of Yangon |
| image_skyline | Ahlone.jpg |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Myanmar |
| subdivision_type1 | Region |
| subdivision_name1 | Yangon Region |
| subdivision_type2 | City |
| subdivision_name2 | Yangon |
| subdivision_type3 | District |
| subdivision_name3 | Ahlon District |
| area_codes | 1 (mobile: 80, 99) |
| area_total_sq_mi | 1.4 |
| population_as_of | 2000 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| population_total | 41,200 |
| footnotes | YCDC |
| coordinates | |
| timezone | MST |
| utc_offset | 6:30 |
Ahlone Township ( ; also Ahlon Township) is located in the western part of Yangon. The township comprises eleven wards, and shares borders with Sanchaung township and Kyimyindaing township in the north, the Yangon river in the west, Dagon township in the east, and Lanmadaw township in the south.
Ahlone wharves administered by Myanmar Port Authority are located in southwestern Ahlone. Asia World has also operated a port in Ahlone since 2000. Thakin Mya Park is the major park in the township. This park, which was abandoned park for many years, was reconstructed in 2014. Ahlone Township was once home to Thiri Mingala Market, Yangon's largest wholesale and retail market until 2010, when the Yangon City Development Committee began preparations to move the market to Hlaing Township in the suburbs, to allow for lane expansions on Strand Road and expansion of Asia World's wharves.
Population
Ahlone Township had 55,482 residents as of March 2014. Majority of the residents were females, accounting for 53.9% of the population, and 46.1% males.
Education
Ahlone has ten primary schools, two middle schools and six high schools.
Landmarks
The following are some high schools in Ahlone established over many decades.
| Structure | Type | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEHS 4 Ahlone | School | 57 lower kyeemyintdaing road | |
| BEHS 6 Ahlone | School | Min Yel Kyaw Zwar Road |
References
References
- "Ahlone Township". Yangon City Development Committee.
- Ye Lwin. (2010). "State-owned ports to be privatised as soon as possible". [[The Myanmar Times]].
- Zaw Win Than. (5 February 2007). "Local produce market ripens". Myanmar Times.
- Htar Htar Khin. (19 July 2010). "Thirimingalar Market to finish in late Sept". Myanmar Times.
- Min Thet. (5 March 2010). "Rangoon's Asia World Port to upgrade". Mizzima News.
- "Ahlone (Township, Myanmar) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location".
- (29 October 2001). "Special Reports: Heritage List". The Myanmar Times.
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