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35-480: The Matupi township is located within the western part of Myanmar. The town is situated between latitudes 21.36'57.93 north and longitude 93.26'21.09 east. Matupi township is bordered on all sides: to the east by the Magwe division; to the south by Mindat Township ; to the south-west by Paletwa township; to the north-west by Mizoram State , India; and to the north by Thantlang and Hakha townships. The whole region

70-593: A large quantity of edible oil as well as petroleum, hence gaining its reputation as the "oil pot of Myanmar". Pakokku is the largest rice market city of Upper Myanmar (Burma). Agriculture is another important practice, the major crops being sesamum and groundnut . Other crops grown are rice , millet , maize , sunflower , beans and pulses , tobacco , toddy , chili , onions , and potatoes . Famous products of Magway Region include Thanaka (Limonia acidissima) and Phangar (Chebulic myrobalan ) fruit. Only Pakokku and Yenangyaung have industrial zones. Pakokku

105-716: A year. Due to the smooth transportation and the booming market, the rice price becomes very high. Thus, the rice market in Pakokku has increased to double that of the Mandalay market. As of 2002, Magway Region have 3859 schools, of which only 70 are high schools. Only about 10% of the division's primary school students reach high school. Most of 12 colleges and universities in the division are located in Magway , Pakokku and Yenangyaung . The general state of health care in Myanmar

140-513: Is petroleum . It produces most of the oil and natural gas in Burma. Magway Region's oil fields are located in Mann, Yenangyaung, Chauk, Kyauk-khwet, Letpando and Ayadaw. In May 2002, Russia agreed to help Myanmar build a 10-megawatt nuclear reactor and two laboratories in the region. Other industries include cement , cotton weaving , and tobacco , iron and bronze . Magway Region produces

175-528: Is 3,912,711 in 2014. Over 95% the people are Bamar , with very small numbers of minorities including Chin , Rakhine , Karen , Shan , and a tiny Anglo-Burmese population. During colonial times, this part of Burma had a large Anglo-Burmese population, descended from Western oil workers and their Burmese partners. Religion in Magway Region (2014) According to the 2014 Myanmar Census , Buddhists make up 98.8% of Magway Region’s population, forming

210-594: Is Lukil Mountain, standing at 8,408 feet, followed by Mount Kaisitlang , which is also in the region. Most rivers and streams in the township are fed by water from the hills and mountain ranges. The major rivers within the township are the Bunglong ( Lemro ) and Bawinu Rivers. The rivers contain rapids and whitewater , thus are not suitable for navigation. Only small boats and canoes can travel in certain sections, mainly downstream. The main streams are Pengsawng, Kadi, Leatsa, Tilak, Tisi and Vawmpu Streams. Bungtla Waterfall

245-739: Is an administrative division in central Myanmar . It is the second largest of Myanmar's seven divisions, with an area of 44,820 km (17,306 square miles). Pa Del Dam (ပဒဲဆည်) is one of the dams in Aunglan Township , Magway Division. The capital and second largest city of the Magway Division is Magway . The largest city is Pakokku . The major cities of Magway Division are Magway , Pakokku , Aunglan , Yenangyaung , Taungdwingyi , Chauk , Minbu , Thayet and Gangaw . Magway Region sits approximately between north latitude 18° 50' to 22° 47' and east longitude 93° 47' to 95° 55'. It

280-520: Is bordered by Sagaing Region to the north, Mandalay Region to the east, Bago Region to the south, and Rakhine State and Chin State to the west. Fossils of the early primates over 40 million years old were excavated in the Pondaung and Ponnya areas from Pakokku District in Magway Region, leading the government to proclaim that Myanmar as "the birthplace of humanity in the world," a claim which

315-565: Is distinctive but also has similarities to other Chin dialects. The most common Matu dialect spoken in Matupi is the " Batu " dialect, spoken by the majority Batu people. Chin dialects are mutually understandable ( Haka dialect can be understood by Htantlang , Tiddim dialect can be used to communicate with Ton Zang dialect , etc.). The Mindat and Matupi area have been open to foreigners since May 2016. Travel to Matupi Township mainly occurs by car, through poorly maintained roads that cut along

350-566: Is extremely poor. As of 2003, Magway Region had less than a quarter of hospital beds than Yangon Region with a slightly greater population. Khumi people The Khumis ( Bengali : খুমী ) are a community inhabiting in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh . The Khumis are one of smallest ethnic groups in Bangladesh with a population of only 1214 according to the 1991 census (in the census of 1981 their population

385-408: Is located in Matupi township. Awisi Lake is located near Rhueng village. December and January are the coldest months of the year with a mean temperature of around 10−20 °C, the winter months are generally colder and windy. April is the hottest month at a mean of 37 °C. Total rainfall is about 89.22 inches (2,266 mm) every year. Occasionally the temperature can drop to 2 °C. Matupi

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420-401: Is made up of high hills and deep valleys. Matupi township measures about 68 miles (109 km) from north to south, 47 miles (76 km) from east to west. It has an area of about 2,316.8 square miles (6,000 km). The township sits at 3,560 feet (1,090 m) above sea level. The highest mountain located in the township is Awtaraw Mountain, which is 9,009 feet tall, and the second highest

455-575: Is not available in most villages, people depend on firewood for cooking. Forestry is also a main source of income. There are four wards in Matupi: Ngala Ward, Longvan ward, Khoboi ward, and Cangbong ward. Among these wards Ngala, Longvan and Khoboi ward are the major places where the following clans reside: Hmanrhing, Laithang, Longla, Oitoe, Rhalawk, Rhinguet, Sampok, Takluem, Taknan, Thanghul, Thangkhoeng, Thintuep, Tlungma, Tuimuk and Zungpoeih These fourteen clans are called Batu. They speak

490-472: Is one of the most notable birds found in the forests of Matupi township. Agriculture is the most essential and profitable industry in the Matupi Township, employing more than 90% of the population. Common crops include rice , wheat , corn , millet , pulses , oilseeds , coffee , oranges , damson , potatoes , and natural fibres. However, Matupi still depends on the import of rice supplies from

525-435: Is poor. The military government spends anywhere from 0.5% to 3% of the country's GDP on health care, consistently ranking among the lowest in the world. Although health care is nominally free, in reality, patients have to pay for medicine and treatment, even in public clinics and hospitals. Public hospitals lack many of the basic facilities and equipment. Moreover, the health care infrastructure outside of Yangon and Mandalay

560-427: Is rich in plant life and vegetation. About one-eighth of Matupi is covered by tropical and sub-tropical forests, containing palm and bamboo among others. Areas of the forest have been cleared for cultivation but many scrub forests, high grass areas and reeds remain. Dogs , pangolin , porcupines , tigers , leopards , bears , many species of monkeys , and other species thrive across the region forests. The hornbill

595-409: Is sent to other township markets. Most buyers are from Myaing, Yesagyo, Pauk, Myingyan, Kalaymyo and Chin State. In the Pakokku market, consumption is 15% for top class, 50% for middle class and 35% for lower class rice. There are about 5 large rice wholesalers and 10 small rice wholesalers. A large rice wholesaler sells 500 to 1,500 bags per day, so it can sell 180,000 to 200,000 bags (9,000-10,000 tons)

630-600: Is the biggest rice market in Upper Myanmar due to the rice requirement of the region itself and being a door to Chin State which also needs rice. Of the incoming rice to Pakokku, 70% is from the Ayeyawady Region (Myaungmya, Hinthada and Myanaung) and 30% is from Shwebo and Ye-U of the Sagaing Region. Some 20% of rice coming into the market of Pakokku is consumed by Pakokku itself, and the remaining 80%

665-562: Is unsupported by anthropologists. An ancient city of the Pyu , Peikthano-myo, about 2,000 years old, is located in Taungdwingyi Township, Magway Region. The history of Magway Region mirrors that of the other divisions of central Burma. The ancient name of Magway Region is Minbu Region (or) Minbu Province. Minbu Region was established with 3 districts. They are Minbu District, Thayet District, and Yenangyaung District.Its capital city

700-521: The Thudhamma Nikaya (97%), followed by Shwegyin Nikaya (2.4%), with the remainder of monks belonging to other small monastic orders . 2,473 thilashin were registered in Magway Region, comprising 4.1% of Myanmar’s total thilashin community. The Irrawaddy River is the major transportation system in Magway Region, both in terms of volume of goods and population served. Most major towns in

735-539: The United States , Australia , India , south-east Asia , and in the Pacific island nations . They also carry out missionary activity inside Myanmar. Among Christians , Baptists are the predominant group constituting more than 60% of the township's population. Christian Reformed , Catholics , Revivalists , Presbyterian , Seventh-day Adventist , The Church of The Living God (thlangbol) and Pentecostals are

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770-791: The Irrawaddy port of Kyangin , one to Chaung-U in Sagaing Region and the other to the Myittha River valley past Myaing and Kyaw . The capital Magway has a small non-commercial airport with air traffic for the city of Magway mostly coming in through Bagan Airport at Nyaung U some 113 km to the north along the Irrawaddy. There are commercial airports at Gangaw , Kyauktu , Pakokku , and Pauk . As of 2018 , however, none of them have regularly scheduled flights. Pakokku airport, however, plans to upgrade to an international airport soon. The principal product of Magway Region

805-420: The Matupi language (" Batu ") dialect, which is used as a lingua franca . According to the 2009 local census, the total population of Matupi township was 50,580 and 6,630 houses in Matupi township. Christianity is adhered to by an overwhelming majority of the population (approximately 98%) and the rest are mainly Buddhists or Animist. Many Matupi people have also served as missionaries and pastors in places like

840-604: The largest religious community there. Minority religious communities include Christians (0.7%), Muslims (0.3%), Hindus (0.1%), and animists (0.1%) who collectively comprise the remainder of Magway Region’s population. According to the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee ’s 2016 statistics, 31,349 Buddhist monks were registered in Magway Region, comprising 5.9% of Myanmar's total Sangha membership, which includes both novice samanera and fully-ordained bhikkhu. The majority of monks belong to

875-589: The lowlands. Although the primary occupation is agriculture, the industry is not well developed due to the scarcity of large valleys and plains. Shifting cultivation is still prevalent. Terraced cultivation is slowly being introduced along the hillsides. Due to difficult terrain, human labor is the main driving force of the work done. Teak and other hardwoods are found at elevation below 900 metres (3,000 ft). Oaks and pines grow at altitudes above 900 metres (3,000 ft). Teak , pines , canes , resin and turpentine are important forest products. Since electricity

910-493: The mountainsides and valleys. Due to the rough terrain and rugged nature of the landscape, travel can be difficult. Landslides are common especially during the rainy season. In certain areas cars have to carry shovels to clear landslides and/or fallen rocks. Matu villagers usually travel daily on foot from village to village and/or to and from the farms. In November 2022, the military council in Mutupi designated seven villages in

945-596: The other Christian denominations. Catholics are found in significant numbers in parts of the township. Matupi is the fastest growing Christian area in Chin State. There is one Theological College in Matupi. The people in Matu speak several Matupi dialects, called "Matupi ol”. Almost all the tribes of Matupi have their own dialect or language. The traditional languages do not have any script of their own, so missionaries used Roman script to transcribe them. The Matupi dialect

980-413: The region are river ports on the Irrawaddy; among them are Magway , Pakokku , Minbu , Yenangyaung , Chauk , Allanmyo , and Thayetmyo . Pakokku 's river port is a major port of Magway Region and the third most important river port in Myanmar after Yangon port and Mandalay port. The major form of transport for non-Irrawaddy areas is by road. The road system is less developed on the western side of

1015-679: The river. The towns are connected with two-lane roads. Most towns have regular bus transportation to Rangoon (Yangon) and Mandalay . Pakokku Bridge is part of the India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway and is the longest bridge in Myanmar. The Pyay to Nyaung-U , Pakokku and Myingyan railway runs through eastern Magway with connections to the capital Naypyidaw , Rangoon and Mandalay . The major stops in Magway on that line are Taungdwingyi and Natmauk . In addition, there are two rail lines running north from

1050-442: The same language, Batu or Batupuei. The demographics of Matupi township are very diverse, with many different Chin tribes residing in the area. In the Matupi township, there are 6 major tribes namely Matu, Dai , Zotung , Lautuv , Khumi and Mara (Hlaipao,Tlosai, Hawthai etc.). All these major tribes in the Matu township have their own unique culture and language, which is common in Chin State. However, all these tribes also speak

1085-541: The township as "red": အမ်ဆွေး (Awmsawi), မားဒူ (Mardu), ဝလံပီ (Walumpi), ဝလံတဲ (Walumte), လာလွီး  [ my ] (Lalui), လွီဗန် (Luivan), and ရဲန်ရောင်း (Leung Raung). These villages would have travel restrictions and were under increased threat of military action. 21°35′00″N 93°26′00″E  /  21.5833°N 93.4333°E  / 21.5833; 93.4333 Magway Division Magway Region ( Burmese : မကွေးတိုင်းဒေသကြီး , pronounced [məɡwé táiɰ̃ dèθa̰ dʑí] ; formerly Magway Division )

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1120-571: Was Yenangyaung .In 1950, Chauk township was moved to Yenangyaung District from Myingyan District. On 2 March 1962, the military led by General Ne Win took control of Burma through a coup d'état, and the government has been under direct or indirect control by the military. A new constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma was adopted in 1974. The name of Minbu Region was changed to Magway Region and Yenangyaung District

1155-512: Was abolished. Magway District was established with 6 townships. Pakokku Hill Tracts (or) Pakokku Province was abolished, and Pakokku District was added to the Magway Division and Mindat District was added to the Chin state . Magway Region was then divided into 4 districts: Magway District , Minbu District , Thayet District and Pakokku District . Its capital city was changed from Yenangyaung to Magway . In 4 April 1996, Pakokku District

1190-837: Was divided into two districts: Pakokku District and Gangaw District . Currently, Magway Region has a total of 5 districts and 25 townships. Magway Region's districts are Magwe , Minbu , Thayet , Pakokku and Gangaw , comprising 25 townships and 1,696 ward village tracts. Its capital city is Magwe (2020 urban population estimated as 85,214) and its largest city is Pakokku (2020 urban population estimated as 107,890). Other major cities are Aunglan (2020 urban population estimated as 52,431), Yenangyaung (2020 urban population estimated as 49,938), Taungdwingyi (2020 urban population estimated as 47,739), Chauk (2020 urban population estimated as 47,568) and Minbu (2020 urban population estimated as 40,304). Magway Region Government Magway Region High Court The population of Magway Region

1225-754: Was recorded as 1258), though there are another 120,000 across the border in Burma . Among the ethnic groups in Chittagong Hill Tracts the Khumis were the war like people. Earlier they were very often engaged in internecine or intertrinal warfare with the Bawms and the Mros . The Khumis used to live in Arakan ; when there was fierce battle between them and the Mros, the latter being defeated fled to Chittagong Hill Tracts. But later

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