a town in the Birman empire, on the western side of the Irrawaddy. The teak timber grows in the western mountains, which are in sight, in great abundance, and is carried to Rangoon, whence it is exported to the British territories. Here also ships are built, although the distance from the Rangoon, including the windings of the river, is 150 miles. Long. 94. 50. E. Lat. 18. 31. N.