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Taungdwingyi
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Taungdwingyi |
| native_name | တောင်တွင်းကြီး |
| nickname | Taungdwin |
| other_name | Ponnawaddy |
| pushpin_map | Myanmar |
| settlement_type | Town |
| image_skyline | Kan Taw Gyi.jpg |
| image_caption | Kandawgyi Lake of Taungdwingyi |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Myanmar |
| subdivision_type1 | Division |
| subdivision_name1 | Magway Region |
| subdivision_type2 | District |
| subdivision_name2 | Magway District |
| subdivision_type3 | Township |
| subdivision_name3 | Taungdwingyi Township |
| area_code_type | Area Code |
| area_code | 063 |
| geocode | MMR009004 |
| population_total | 145909 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| demographics_type1 | Demographics |
| demographics1_title1 | Ethnicities |
| demographics1_info1 | chiefly Bamar |
| demographics1_title2 | Religions |
| coordinates | |
| elevation_m | 138 |
| timezone | MST |
| utc_offset | +06:30 |
Taungdwingyi ( ) 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.
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) to the West, Pyay (162 km) to the South and Naypyidaw (68 km) to the East, by means of territorial roads and railways. By the territorial roads, it is 227 km to Mandalay and 365 km 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.
Weather
April is warmest with an average temperature of 39 C at noon. January is coldest with an average temperature of 14 C 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
Pinya and Ava periods
| Name | Term From | Term Until | Relationship to predecessor(s) | Overlord(s) | Notes | In rebellion (1426–) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thihapate I | by 1317 | ? | Appointed | Son of Uzana I of Pinya | ||
| Thihapate II | by 1364 | ? | ||||
| Thihapate III | Appointed | |||||
| Thiri Zeya Thura | 1441 | 1472/73 or later | Appointed | |||
| ... | ||||||
| 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
Konbaung period
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{{efn | The 16 fiefs and the two cavalry regiments include: {{bulleted list | |
| Thiri Yadana Sanda Dewi | ? | Younger sister | ||||
| ... |
Gallery
File:Kandawgyi Lake, Taungdwingyi.jpg|Kandawgyi Lake, Taungdwingyi, Myanmar.
References
Bibliography
References
- Aung-Thwin, Michael. (2005). "The mists of Rāmañña: The Legend that was Lower Burma". University of Hawai'i Press.
- Hmannan Vol. 2 2003: 121
- Hmannan Vol. 2 2003: 129–130
- Konbaung Set Vol. 1 2004: 386
- Konbaung Set Vol. 2 2004: 129
- Konbaung Set Vol. 2 2004: 130
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