Major Cities and Towns
The river flows through the following cities:
- Putao
- Myitkyina
- Bhamo
- Katha
- Tagaung
- Kyaukmyaung
- Mandalay
- Sagaing
- Chauk
- Bagan
- Nyaung-U
- Magway
- Pyay
- Hinthada
- Pantanaw
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