Mawlaik is a town situated in the Mawlaik District of the Sagaing Region in north-west Myanmar. It serves as a geographical point located along the banks of the Chindwin River.
The Chindwin River is notable for being the largest tributary of the Ayeyarwady, which is the primary river of Myanmar. Mawlaik's location along this waterway connects it to the broader river systems of the country.