Cheduba (Manaung)
မာန်အောင်ကျွန်း | |
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Coordinates: 18°48′N 93°38′E / 18.800°N 93.633°E | |
Country | Myanmar |
State | Rakhine |
Area | |
• Total | 523 km2 (202 sq mi) |
Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
Population (1983) | |
• Total | 63,761 |
Time zone | UTC+6:30 (Myanmar Standard Time) |
Cheduba Island (Burmese: မာန်အောင်ကျွန်း; also known as Manaung Island) is an island in the Bay of Bengal close to Ramree Island and belongs to Myanmar, formerly Burma. It has a maximum length of 33 km (21 mi), with an area of approximately 523 km2 (202 sq mi)
Cheduba had a population of 63,761 as of 1983, composed chiefly of Burmese and Arakanese peoples. The main economic activities on the island are farming and cattle raising.