Magwe is the capital city of Magway Region (formerly Magway Division) of Burma (Myanmar), and home to Magway Airport.

Magway is situated on the bank of AyeYarWaddy(Irrawaddy) River. And Mya Tha Lun Pagoda, located at the North of City, is the landmark of Magway.

Magway Division is famous for their cultivation of Sesame and all kind of nuts.

Higher education

• Magway Education College
• Magway University
• University of Medicine, Magway
• Government Technology College, Magway
• Industrial Zone Magwe, Magway