Sagaing Region
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Sagaing Region is located in the northwestern part of Myanmar, bordering India and Chin State. It was historically part of the Pagan Kingdom founded by Anawrahta in the 11th century. The region became a stronghold of resistance following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.
Statistics
Area
93,702.48 km²
Population
5,325,347