| Name other | Hlaing River |
|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar |
| City | Yangon (also known as Rangoon) |
| Discharge1 location | Gulf of Martaban |
| Mouth location | Andaman Sea |
| Mouth elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
The Yangon River (also known as the Rangoon River or Hlaing River) is formed by the confluence of the Pegu and Myitmaka Rivers in Myanmar. It is a marine estuary that runs from Yangon (also known as Rangoon) to the Gulf of Martaban of the Andaman Sea. The channel is navigable by ocean-going vessels, thus plays a critical role in the economy of Myanmar.[1]
The Twante Canal connects the Yangon River with the Irrawaddy Delta, once known as 'the rice bowl of Asia'. It consists of around 1,000 square miles (3,000 km2) of lush teak plantations and mangrove swamps, many of which have now been cleared for rice production.[2]
References
- ^ "Yangon River | Myanmar, Map, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ Ahmed, Zahra (2023-08-02). "10 Gulf of Martaban Facts You Might Not Know". Marine Insight. Archived 2025-08-04 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-11-14.