Sagaing Region

The Sagaing Region extends across 94,621 square kilometers of land, making it the second largest administrative division in Myanmar after Shan State.

During British colonial rule until 1948, the region underwent significant administrative changes that shaped its current structure of 37 townships and three self-administered zones.

Multiple ethnic communities, including Bamar, Shan, and Kuki groups, contribute to the region's social fabric through their traditional languages, practices, and ceremonies.

The Ayeyarwady River functions as both a natural boundary and a primary transportation route, connecting the region's agricultural communities to major trading centers.

The region leads Myanmar's wheat production while containing substantial mineral deposits and protected areas such as Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park and Chatthin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Location: Myanmar

Capital city: Sagaing

Elevation above the sea: 180 m

Shares border with: Arunachal Pradesh, Mandalay Region, Kachin State, Shan State, Nagaland, Magway Region, Chin State

GPS coordinates: 21.50000,95.61667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05