Taungdwingyi (Burmese: တောင်တွင်းကြီး [tàʊɰ̃dwɪ́ɰ̃dʑí]) is a specific town located in Magway Region, Myanmar. Its known for Rakhine Pagoda a massive pagoda siiting in Central Taungdwingyi. The pagoda underwent the extensive renovations, which were completed in 2013. The town has a natural landmark and landscape.
Taungdwingyi တောင်တွင်းကြီး Ponnawaddy | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Kandawgyi Lake of Taungdwingyi | |
| Nickname: Taungdwin | |
Taungdwingyi | |
| Coordinates: 20°00′06″N 95°32′46″E / 20.00167°N 95.54611°E | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Division | Magway Region |
| District | Magway District |
| Township | Taungdwingyi Township |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 145,909 |
| Demographics | |
| • Ethnicities | chiefly Bamar |
| Time zone | UTC+06:30 (MST) |
| Area Code | 063 |
| Geocode | MMR009004 |
Town scape
The town is divided into ten main quarters. They are Ohndaw Quarter 1, Ohndaw Quarter 2, Taungbyin Quarter 1, Taungbyin Quarter 2, Shwe-oh Quarter 1, Shwe-oh Quarter 2, Maungdaing Quarter 1, Maungdaing Quarter 2, Shwe Kya-in Quarter 1 and Shwe Kya-in Quarter 2. At the center of the town are the Myoma Zay central market, and the Independence Park. The Kandawgyi Lake, which used to be a weir in ancient times, is located on the east side, and is ringed by a number of historic Buddhist monasteries. Zeya Mingala Shweindaung is the most sacred pagoda in the township. The Aung Myin Zeya Rakhine Pagoda located at the western part of the town is the largest pagoda in the township. Once, it was in a state of decay and renovation was finished in 2013.
Economy
Economic of this town is based on agriculture and trading agricultural products. Onion, rice, beans, grains, and sugarcane are grown. Peanut oil is also a major product of the town.
Transportation
Taungdwingyi is connected to Magway (68 km (42 mi)) to the West, Pyay (162 km (101 mi)) to the South and Naypyidaw (68 km (42 mi)) to the East, by means of territorial roads and railways. By the territorial roads, it is 227 km (141 mi) to Mandalay and 365 km (227 mi) to Yangon. The closest major airport is the Magway Airport (MWQ).
History
The Taungdwingyi region is one of the earliest inhabited regions in Myanmar. The Pyu city of Beikthano was founded around 200 BCE. During the Ava period (1364–1555), the region produced a number of famous poets and writers such as Shin Ohnnyo, Shin Khayma, Shin Uttama and Shin Maha Thilawuntha, Shin Nyeinme and Khingyi Phyaw.[citation needed]
Weather
April is warmest with an average temperature of 39 °C (102 °F) at noon. January is coldest with an average temperature of 14 °C (57 °F) at night. Temperatures drop sharply at night. January is on average the month with most sunshine. The wet season has a rainfall peak around August, the dry season is around the month of March.
Nature
Taungdwingyi has a humid (> 0.65 p/pet) climate. The climate is classified as a tropical monsoon (short dry season, monsoon rains other months), with a subtropical dry forest biozone . The soil in the area is high in nitosols, andosols (nt), soil with deep, clay-enriched lower horizon with shiny ped surfaces.
List of rulers of Taungdwin
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (December 2025) |
Pinya and Ava periods
| Name | Term From | Term Until | Relationship to predecessor(s) | Overlord(s) | Notes |
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| Thihapate I | by 1317 | ? | Appointed | Son of Uzana I of Pinya | |
| Thihapate II | by 1364 | c. 1401 | ? |
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| Thihapate III | c. 1401 | c. 1441 | Appointed |
| In rebellion (1426–c. 1441) |
| Thiri Zeya Thura | 1441 | 1472/73 or later | Appointed |
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| ... | |||||
| Min Sit-Tha | by February/March 1502 | 1524/25 | Son | Driven out of Taungdwin in 1524/25 by Thado Minsaw of Prome | |
| Prome rule (1524/25–1542) | |||||
Toungoo period
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (December 2025) |
Konbaung period
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (December 2025) |
The following is a list of feudal lords who held Taungdwin as their fief. These lords did not have the day-to-day administrative duties, which were handled by a myothugyi (mayor).
| Name | Term From | Term Until | Relationship to predecessor(s) | Overlord(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ... | |||||
| Thiri Maha Tilawka Yadana Dewi | 30 May 1782 | ? | Appointed |
| Daughter of King Bodawpaya |
| Bagyidaw | ? | 1819 | Son |
| Lord of the 16 fiefs and Commander of the Southern Cavalry and the Northern Cavalry |
| Thiri Yadana Sanda Dewi | ? | Younger sister | |||
| ... | |||||
Gallery
See also
- Taungdwingyi Cultural Museum
Bibliography
- Kala, U (2006) [1724]. Maha Yazawin (in Burmese). Vol. 1–3 (4th printing ed.). Yangon: Ya-Pyei Publishing.
- Maha Sithu (2012) [1798]. Myint Swe; Kyaw Win; Thein Hlaing (eds.). Yazawin Thit (in Burmese). Vol. 1–3 (2nd printing ed.). Yangon: Ya-Pyei Publishing.
- Maung Maung Tin, U (2004) [1905]. Konbaung Set Maha Yazawin (in Burmese). Vol. 1–3. Yangon: Department of Universities History Research, University of Yangon.
- Royal Historical Commission of Burma (2003) [1832]. Hmannan Yazawin (in Burmese). Vol. 1–3. Yangon: Ministry of Information, Myanmar.
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