Wetlet
Wetlet
ဝက်လက် | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Wetlet Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates:22°22′28″N95°47′28″E/ 22.37444°N 95.79111°E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Region |  Sagaing Region |
| District | Shwebo District |
| Township | Wetlet Township |
| Elevation | 84 m (278 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30(MST) |
Wetlet(Burmese:ဝက်လက်) is a town inShwebo District,Sagaing RegioninMyanmar.It is the administrative seat forWetlet Township.The town of Wetlet is located in the center of Wetlet Township, about halfway between theMu Riverand theIrrawaddy.Wetlet is on the main Burmese north-south railroad betweenSagaingandShwebo.[1]
History
[edit]Wetlet originated as a staging area during the building of the railroad in the late 1800s. A well was dug to provide water for the steam engines, and a small market developed around Wetlet station. Because of its central location, and direct rail access, Wetlet became the leading town in the area.
Notes
[edit]- ^"Map of Sagaing Division"Myanmar's NET
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