and buckets. Among Pathein's most prominent industries also include production of salt, mats, and Pathein halawa. The textiles produced in Pathein Industrial Zone is, however, the largest industry economy of the city. The surrounding area of Pathein are employed in agriculture and primarily cultivates rice. Other crops include sesames, groundnuts, jute, maize, pulse (legume)s, tobacco, chilies as well as a wide variety of fruits like banana and tamarind. Climate Pathein has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) according to the Köppen climate classification system. Pathein experiences a sustained period of extraordinary rainfall from June through August. The dry season which runs from December through April, begins with noticeably cooler temperatures than the remainder of the year, but becomes sweltering as the wet season approaches in March and April. Demographics 2014 The 2014 Myanmar Census reported that Pathein had a population of 169,773, representing 59.1% of Pathein Township's total population. Pathein is subdivided into 15 urban wards. Landmarks Pathein has a scenic waterfront and many Buddhist temples, including the main sight of Shwemokhtaw Pagoda. Tagaung Mingala Pagoda Settawya pagoda Phaung Daw U Pagoda Clock Tower St Peter's Cathedral Pathein University Pathein Cultural Museum Education The city is home to the Pathein Education College for elementary teachers and Pathein University for arts and science students. The Computer University (Pathein) which is administered by Ministry of Science and Technology offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science, and computer technology. Technological University (Pathein) which was founded in 1999, offers engineering courses. Sports The 6,000-seat Ayar Stadium is one of the main venues for popular local football tournaments. The stadium is the home of Ayeyawady United F.C., a Myanmar National League (MNL) football club. Health care Pathein General Hospital serves people in Pathein and its surrounding districts. Notable people Ba U, 2nd president of Myanmar (1952–1957) was born in Pathein in 1887. Mahn Win Maung, 3rd president of Myanmar (1957–1962) was born in a town near Pathein in 1916. 8th president Thein Sein was also born in a village near Pathein in 1945 and studied his high school education in Pathein. 10th president Win Myint was also born in Danuphyu town near Pathein in 1945 and started his political life in Pathein. See also Phaung Daw U Pagoda Pathein Airport Ngwesaung Beach Chaungtha Beach References Populated places in Ayeyarwady Region Old Cities of Mon people Township capitals of Myanmar