Sagaing
Sagaing’s classical name, Zeyapura, means the ‘city of victory’. The region, located at the north-western part of Myanmar, was the capital of the Sagaing Kingdom. It was one of the few kingdoms that managed to rise despite the fall of the Bagan dynasty and was also known to be the princes’ province during the Ava period. The region plays an important role as a religious centre and is known to have a great many. The Sagaing Hill, one of the main places for meditation in the country, is also known to have great meditation centres. Sagaing is home to numerous Buddhist monasteries and pagodas located on hills and parallel to the river, creating a magnificent view that would awe tourists visiting the area. Sagaing is home to the famous Naga Festival where tourists from all over the world would come to witness this unique and culturally rich celebration.
Origin
The people of Sagaing are descents of the Bamar, Shan, Naga, and Chin people. They all speak Burmese and practise Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism.
Geography
The region has a local steppe climate with an average rainfall of 807mm. Sagaing is bordered by Kachin State, Shan State, Mandalay Region, Magway Region, Chin State, and India. The region's size is 93.527 km².
Interesting Facts
Sagaing is rich with religious sites and is known as one of the main places for meditation in Myanmar. The population of this area is 5.325 million (2014).
