States and Divisions
Yangon Division
Yangon Division is an administrative
division of Myanmar. It is bordered by Bago Division in the
north and east, the Gulf of Mottama in the south, and
Ayeyarwady Division in the west. Yangon Division is situated
between latitude 16° 20' north and 17° 50' north and
longitudes 95° 45' east and 96° 46' east in the southernmost
part of the central plains. The Coco Archipelago which is
located in the Bay of Bengal is also part of Yangon Division.
Yangon Division is the most developed area of the country and
the main international gateway. Most of the country's
industrial zones are located in this division. The division's
area is 3,927.15 square miles.
Population
The estimated population of Yangon Division
in 1999 was 5,420,000 people. Ethnically, the majority of the
population are Bamar. There are also many persons of foreign
descent, especially Chinese and Indians. The Majority of the
inhabitants are Buddhists, followed by Muslims and Christians.
Burmese is the dominant language, although English is known by
many. The main city is Yangon, the former national capital.
Another important city is Thanlyin, formerly known as Syriam.
Administration
Yangon Division consists of four districts:
Yangon East District, Yangon West District, Yangon North
District and Yangon South District, and 45 townships.
History
Yangon Division was created out of portions
of Bago Division, occupying greater Yangon (Rangoon) city and
surrounding townships. For history, see Yangon (city).
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Yangon Division
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| Capital |
Yangon |
| Region |
Lower |
| Area |
10,170 km˛ |
| Population |
5,420,000 (1999) |
| Ethnicities |
Bamar, Chinese,
Indians,
Anglo-Burmese |
| Religions |
Buddhism, Islam,
Christianity, Hinduism |
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