Pathein is the largest city and the capital of the Ayeyarwady Region, Myanmar (Burma). It is located 190 km (120 mi) west of Yangon within Pathein Township on the bank of the Pathein River (Pathein), a western branch of the Irrawaddy River, the city had a population of 172,923 in 2019. The majority are of Bamar with a significant Karen, Burmese Indian, Rakhine, and Burmese Chinese populations.

Rich in naturally irrigated soil, provides fertile grounds for abundant agriculture and fresh produce to prosper. Lower population/ sq km compared to Yangon to Mandalay, which indicates the opportunity of land availability to do any types of businesses as well as much more workforce to develop.

Since the British Colonial era, CITY PATHEIN’S PORT WAS THE VERY FIRST PORT OF BURMA. Lying at the western edge of the Ayeryarwaddy River delta, on the Pathein River, Pathein is accessible to large vessels and it is the most important delta port outside of Yangon.