17 miles of the Irrawaddy River runs through the Township as its main feature from north to south.

The Township sees intensive land use and has virtually no wild animals and natural preserves.

Compared to other townships, Danubyu has a higher temperature various with average highs and lows range between 43 °C and 17 °C, respectively.

When the British arrived in early 1825, they started a siege but was unable to break through Bandula's defences after a few months despite their superior weaponry.

On April 1, a stray mortar landed on Bandula while he was out in the open against the advice of his generals to boost morale.

[6] On 4 February 1853, the British were repulsed by an ambush near Danubyu while attempting to clear rebels contesting lands claimed during the Second Anglo-Burmese War.

[7] Famous 20th century Burmese dance actor Po Sein's father was San Dun of Danubyu, himself a well-known performer[8]