Mandalay Region

Mandalay Region (Burmese: , pronounced: [mdl ti

da d], formerly Mandalay Division) is an administrative division of
Myanmar. It is located in the center of the country, bordering Sagaing Region
and Magway Region to the west, Shan State to the east, and Bago Region
and Kayin State to the south. The regional capital is Mandalay. In the south
of the division lies the national capital of Naypyitaw. The division consists of
seven districts, which are subdivided into 30 townships and 2,320 wards and
village-tracts.
Mandalay Region is important in Myanmar's economy, accounting for 15% of
the national economy. It is administratived by Mandalay Region Government.

Region
Myanma transcription(s)
Burmese manta.le: tuing: desa. kri:

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Location of Mandalay Region in Myanmar

Coordinates:

210N 9545ECoordinates:
210N 9545E
Country
Myanmar
Region
Central
Capital Mandalay
Government
Chief
Zaw Myint Maung (NLD)
Minister
Legislatur
Mandalay Region Hluttaw
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Area[1]
Total
37,945.6 km2 (14,650.9 sq mi)
Area rank 7th
Population (2014)[2]
Total
6,165,723
3rd
Rank
Density 160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Demographics
Ethnicitie Bamar, Chinese, Shan, Chin,
Kayin, South Asians
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Buddhism, Christianity,
Hinduism, Islam
Time zone MST (UTC+06:30)
Website www.mdyregion.gov.mm
Religions