Hinthada

Hinthada (ဟင်္သာတမြို့; formerly Henzada) is a city located on the Irrawaddy River in Ayeyarwady Region, Burma (Myanmar). In the 1983 census the city itself had a population of 82,005. By 2010 it had grown to 170,312. The trade of locally grown rice and grain goes through the port of Hinthada.

History
Historically, Hinthada was occupied by the Mon people (Talaings), and was part of the Pagan Empire.

Education
The city is home to University of Computer Studies, Hinthada and Hinthada University and Technological University, Hinthada.

Notable residents

 * Mahn Ba Khaing
 * Mahn Win Khaing Than