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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
|settlement_type = | |settlement_type = Town | ||
|name =Pakokku | |name = Pakokku | ||
|other_name = | |other_name = | ||
|native_name = {{my|ပခုက္ကူမြို့}} | |native_name = {{lang|my|ပခုက္ကူမြို့}} | ||
| translit_lang1 | |translit_lang1 = [[MLC Transcription System|Myanma]] | ||
| translit_lang1_type | |translit_lang1_type = [[Burmese language|Burmese]] | ||
| translit_lang1_info | |translit_lang1_info = {{lang|my-Latn|pa.hkukku mrui.}} | ||
|image_skyline =Pakokku .jpg | |image_skyline = Pakokku .jpg | ||
|imagesize | | imagesize = 300px | ||
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|pushpin_map = Myanmar | |pushpin_map = Myanmar | ||
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|pushpin_map_caption =Location in Myanmar | |pushpin_map_caption = Location in Myanmar | ||
|subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] | |subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] | ||
|subdivision_name ={{flag|Myanmar}} | |subdivision_name = {{flag|Myanmar}} | ||
|subdivision_type1 =[[Administrative divisions of Burma|Region]] | |subdivision_type1 = [[Administrative divisions of Burma|Region]] | ||
|subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Magway Region}} | |subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Magway Region}} | ||
|subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Myanmar|District]] | |subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Myanmar|District]] | ||
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|subdivision_type3 = [[Townships of Myanmar|Township]] | |subdivision_type3 = [[Townships of Myanmar|Township]] | ||
|subdivision_name3 = [[Pakokku Township]] | |subdivision_name3 = [[Pakokku Township]] | ||
|leader_title = | |leader_title = | ||
|leader_name = | |leader_name = | ||
|established_title = | |established_title = | ||
|established_date = | |established_date = | ||
|area_total_km2 = | |area_total_km2 = | ||
|population_as_of = [[2014 Burma Census|2014]] | |population_as_of = [[2014 Burma Census|2014]] | ||
|population_footnotes = | |population_footnotes = | ||
|population_urban =107,557 | |population_urban = 107,557 | ||
|population_metro =214,597 | |population_metro = 214,597 | ||
|population_total =322,154<ref name="census-2014">{{cite book|title=Census Report|publisher=Ministry of Immigration and Population|location=Naypyitaw|date=May 2015|series=The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census|volume=2|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B067GBtstE5TeUlIVjRjSjVzWlk/view}}</ref> | |population_total = 322,154<ref name="census-2014">{{cite book|title=Census Report|publisher=Ministry of Immigration and Population|location=Naypyitaw|date=May 2015|series=The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census|volume=2|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B067GBtstE5TeUlIVjRjSjVzWlk/view}}</ref> | ||
|population_density_km2 = | |population_density_km2 = | ||
|timezone = [[Time in Burma|MST]] | |timezone = [[Time in Burma|MST]] | ||
|utc_offset = +6.30 | |utc_offset = +6.30 | ||
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{{coord|21|20|N|95|54|E|region:MM|display=inline,title}} | {{coord|21|20|N|95|54|E|region:MM|display=inline,title}} | ||
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|website = | |website = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Pakokku''' ({{ | '''Pakokku''' ({{langx|my|ပခုက္ကူမြို့}}, {{IPA|my|pəkʰoʊʔkù|}}) is the largest city in the [[Magway Region]] of [[Myanmar]]. It is situated about 30 km northeast of [[Bagan]] on the [[Irrawaddy River]]. It is the administration seat of [[Pakokku Township]], [[Pakokku District]] and [[Gangaw District]]. [[Pakokku Bridge]] is part of the [[India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway]] and is the longest bridge in Myanmar. It is home of the [[Pakokku Airport]]. | ||
The city is the location of [[Computer University, Pakokku]], Pakokku Education College, [[Technological University, Pakokku]], and [[Pakokku University]]. Thiho Shin Pagoda (The Lord of [[Sri Lanka]] Pagoda), Shwe Ku Pagoda, Shwe Mothtaw Pagoda, Shwe Tant Tit, and Phaung Taw Oo Pagoda are famous pagodas in Pakokku. Pakokku is also the largest rice market city of [[Upper Myanmar]]. | The city is the location of [[Computer University, Pakokku]], Pakokku Education College, [[Technological University, Pakokku]], and [[Pakokku University]]. Thiho Shin Pagoda (The Lord of [[Sri Lanka]] Pagoda), Shwe Ku Pagoda, Shwe Mothtaw Pagoda, Shwe Tant Tit, and Phaung Taw Oo Pagoda are famous pagodas in Pakokku. Pakokku is also the largest rice market city of [[Upper Myanmar]]. | ||
==Name origin == | |||
According to legend, the name Pakokku originated during the reign of King [[Alaungsithu]] of Pagan. While traveling along the [[Irrawaddy River]] by [[royal barge]], King Alaungsithu arrived at Pauk Inn Village. There, Me Sein Nyo, one of his concubines (some versions of the story describe her as a minor queen consort), saw a handsome fisherman and laughed loudly to get his attention. King Alaungsithu noticed this interaction and, in his anger, ordered her execution.<ref>{{cite web |title=ပခုက္ကူမြို့နယ်ဒေသဆိုင်ရာအချက်အလက်များ |url=https://www.moi.gov.mm/sites/default/files/local-info/2020-06/pakkhokku.pdf |publisher=MOI}}</ref> | |||
After her death, it was discovered that Me Sein Nyo was pregnant. The executioners separated the unborn child from her body and built a tomb and a small pagoda. The place where this occurred was initially called Tharhtokegu, which means "Child Out Cave". Over many centuries, the name evolved into Pakokku.<ref>{{cite news |title=ရှေ့နေနှင့် ပခုက္ကူ |url=https://www.mdn.gov.mm/my/renenng-pkhukkuu |work=Myanmar DigitalNews |language=my}}</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Before British occupation, Pakokku was a small village and part of both Pakhangyi and Bagan districts. The British occupied [[Upper Burma]] on 29 November 1885. On 1 December 1887, British India Government established Pakokku Municipal. On 21 December 1887, British India government ordered Pakokku as a town of Pakhangyi District with | Before British occupation, Pakokku was a small village and part of both Pakhangyi and Bagan districts. The British occupied [[Upper Burma]] on 29 November 1885. On 1 December 1887, British India Government established Pakokku Municipal. On 21 December 1887, British India government ordered Pakokku as a town of Pakhangyi District with a population of 1,985. By the order degree (201) of British Government, Pakhangyi District was abolished and [[Pakokku District]] was established on 21 July 1888. In 1901, the population of Pakokku was 19,456. During 13 years, Pakokku's population and developments were increased rapidly. | ||
In 1896, Pakokku became a capital city of Pakokku Hill Tracts Districts. The area under its administration included [[Pakokku District]], [[Chin State]] outside [[Paletwa]] township, [[Gangaw District]], [[Naga Self-Administered Zone]], [[Nagaland]], [[Mizoram]], [[Tripura]], [[Manipur]] and [[Meghalaya]] outside [[Shillong]] township. | In 1896, Pakokku became a capital city of Pakokku Hill Tracts Districts. The area under its administration included [[Pakokku District]], [[Chin State]] outside [[Paletwa]] township, [[Gangaw District]], [[Naga Self-Administered Zone]], [[Nagaland]], [[Mizoram]], [[Tripura]], [[Manipur]] and [[Meghalaya]] outside [[Shillong]] township. | ||
In the early months of 1930, political speeches for Burma's colonial separation from British India were held in Shwegu Pagoda. U Lwin was appointed a new mayor of Pakokku on 7 November 1930. Pakokku Municipal election was held on 10 December 1930. In the early morning of 22 March 1931, heavy fire burned in Pakokku and more than 3,000 people were homeless, so Pakokku Fire Brigade was established on 7 April 1931. | In the early months of 1930, political speeches for Burma's colonial separation from British India were held in Shwegu Pagoda. U Lwin was appointed a new mayor of Pakokku on 7 November 1930. Pakokku Municipal election was held on 10 December 1930. In the early morning of 22 March 1931, heavy fire burned in Pakokku and more than 3,000 people were homeless, so Pakokku Fire Brigade was established on 7 April 1931. | ||
When Burma won independence in 1948, Pakokku Hill Tracts Districts was divided into two sections. [[Pakokku District]], [[Gangaw District]], [[Naga Self-Administered Zone]] and [[Chin State]] became parts of Burma and [[Nagaland]], [[Mizoram]], [[Tripura]], [[Manipur]] and [[Meghalaya]] became a parts of [[India]]. | When Burma won independence in 1948, Pakokku Hill Tracts Districts was divided into two sections. [[Pakokku District]], [[Gangaw District]], [[Naga Self-Administered Zone]] and [[Chin State]] became parts of Burma and [[Nagaland]], [[Mizoram]], [[Tripura]], [[Manipur]] and [[Meghalaya]] became a parts of [[India]]. | ||
By the 1947 Constitution of the Union of Burma, Pakokku Province was established with two districts in 1948. They are [[Pakokku District]] and Kanpetlet District with 11 townships. Townships are Pakokku, [[Kanpetlet]], [[Yesagyo]], [[Pauk Township|Pauk]], [[Seikphyu]], [[Myaing]], [[Gangaw]], [[Htilin]], [[Saw Township|Saw]], [[Mindat Township|Mindat]] and [[Matupi, Myanmar|Matupi]]. Pakokku was occupied by Communist rebels in 1949 and held until 1955, when it was liberated by government forces. In 1958,the name of Kanpetlet District was changed into [[Mindat District]] and Kanpetlet District's Capital was moved to [[Mindat Township|Mindat]] from [[Kanpetlet]]. Province's Capital city was Pakokku. | By the 1947 Constitution of the Union of Burma, Pakokku Province was established with two districts in 1948. They are [[Pakokku District]] and Kanpetlet District with 11 townships. Townships are Pakokku, [[Kanpetlet]], [[Yesagyo]], [[Pauk Township|Pauk]], [[Seikphyu]], [[Myaing]], [[Gangaw]], [[Htilin]], [[Saw Township|Saw]], [[Mindat Township|Mindat]] and [[Matupi, Myanmar|Matupi]]. Pakokku was occupied by Communist rebels in 1949 and held until 1955, when it was liberated by government forces. In 1958, the name of Kanpetlet District was changed into [[Mindat District]] and Kanpetlet District's Capital was moved to [[Mindat Township|Mindat]] from [[Kanpetlet]]. Province's Capital city was Pakokku. | ||
On 2 March 1962, the military led by General Ne Win took control of Burma through a coup d'état, and the government has been under direct or indirect control by the military. A new constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma was adopted in 1974. | On 2 March 1962, the military led by General Ne Win took control of Burma through a coup d'état, and the government has been under direct or indirect control by the military. A new constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma was adopted in 1974. | ||
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==Notable Places== | ==Notable Places== | ||
* [[Thihoshin Pagoda]] | * [[Thihoshin Pagoda]] | ||
* [[ Shwe Mote Htaw Pagoda ]] | |||
*[[Pakokku Bridge]] | |||
==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
Located in the powerful [[rain shadow]] of the [[Arakan Mountains]], Pakokku has a [[semi-arid climate#Hot semi-arid climates|hot semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSh''), receiving only about two-fifteenths as much rain as [[Sittwe]] at the same latitude on the [[Bay of Bengal]] coast. Unlike most monsoonal semi-arid climates, the rainy season is relatively long at around five to six months, while variability and extreme monthly and daily rainfalls are much lower than usual with this type of climate.<ref>See {{cite journal |last=Camberlin |first=Pierre |doi=10.3354/cr00856|url=http://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/docs/00/49/82/26/PDF/camberlin_CR_revised.pdf|title=More variable tropical climates have a slower demographic growth|year=2010|journal=Climate Research|volume=41|pages=157–167|doi-access=free}}</ref> | Located in the powerful [[rain shadow]] of the [[Arakan Mountains]], Pakokku has a [[semi-arid climate#Hot semi-arid climates|hot semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSh''), receiving only about two-fifteenths as much rain as [[Sittwe]] at the same latitude on the [[Bay of Bengal]] coast. Unlike most monsoonal semi-arid climates, the rainy season is relatively long at around five to six months, while variability and extreme monthly and daily rainfalls are much lower than usual with this type of climate.<ref>See {{cite journal |last=Camberlin |first=Pierre |doi=10.3354/cr00856|url=http://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/docs/00/49/82/26/PDF/camberlin_CR_revised.pdf|title=More variable tropical climates have a slower demographic growth|year=2010|journal=Climate Research|volume=41|pages=157–167|doi-access=free}}</ref> | ||
{{Weather box | {{Weather box | ||
| location = Pakokku ( | | location = Pakokku (1981–2010) | ||
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| Nov rain mm = 29.6 | | Nov rain mm = 29.6 | ||
| Dec rain mm = 4.0 | | Dec rain mm = 4.0 | ||
| source 1 = [[Norwegian Meteorological Institute]]<ref name="metno">{{cite web | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181008145507/http://met-xpprod.customer.enonic.io/publikasjoner/met-report/met-report-2017/_/attachment/download/a3bf1468-4e93-486a-aa3f-4bea3871cffa:b8f39ba9ecfbde7d7c6da8ca769f4a1a96d61d39/MyanmarClimateReportFINAL24Oct2017.pdf | archive-date = 8 October 2018 | url = http://met-xpprod.customer.enonic.io/publikasjoner/met-report/met-report-2017/_/attachment/download/a3bf1468-4e93-486a-aa3f-4bea3871cffa:b8f39ba9ecfbde7d7c6da8ca769f4a1a96d61d39/MyanmarClimateReportFINAL24Oct2017.pdf | title = Myanmar Climate Report | publisher = Norwegian Meteorological Institute | pages =23–36 | | source 1 = [[Norwegian Meteorological Institute]]<ref name="metno">{{cite web | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181008145507/http://met-xpprod.customer.enonic.io/publikasjoner/met-report/met-report-2017/_/attachment/download/a3bf1468-4e93-486a-aa3f-4bea3871cffa:b8f39ba9ecfbde7d7c6da8ca769f4a1a96d61d39/MyanmarClimateReportFINAL24Oct2017.pdf | archive-date = 8 October 2018 | url = http://met-xpprod.customer.enonic.io/publikasjoner/met-report/met-report-2017/_/attachment/download/a3bf1468-4e93-486a-aa3f-4bea3871cffa:b8f39ba9ecfbde7d7c6da8ca769f4a1a96d61d39/MyanmarClimateReportFINAL24Oct2017.pdf | title = Myanmar Climate Report | publisher = Norwegian Meteorological Institute | pages =23–36 | access-date = 1 December 2018}}</ref> | ||
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Pakokku is a part of Myanmar's road network. The highway network includes roads towards:<ref name=md>{{cite news| url=http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/Article/Article2005/Feb/Feb13.htm | title=Mandalay Division marching to new golden land of unity and amity | date=13 February 2005 | author=Thiha Aung | newspaper=[[New Light of Myanmar]]}}</ref> | Pakokku is a part of Myanmar's road network. The highway network includes roads towards:<ref name=md>{{cite news| url=http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/Article/Article2005/Feb/Feb13.htm | title=Mandalay Division marching to new golden land of unity and amity | date=13 February 2005 | author=Thiha Aung | newspaper=[[New Light of Myanmar]]}}</ref> | ||
* Upper Burma and China— | * Upper Burma and China— | ||
Pakokku—[[Myingyan]]-[[Mandalay]]-[[Tagaung]]–[[Bhamo]]–[[Myitkyina]] Road, Pakokku-[[Chaung Oo]]-[[Sagaing]]-[[Mandalay]] Road, Pakokku-[[Mandalay]]–[[Lashio]]–[[Muse (Shan State)|Muse]] Road (part of [[Asian Highway]])<ref name=AH>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unescap.org/ttdw/Publications/TIS_pubs/pub_2303/MyanmarB5.pdf | Pakokku—[[Myingyan]]-[[Mandalay]]-[[Tagaung]]–[[Bhamo]]–[[Myitkyina]] Road, Pakokku-[[Chaung Oo]]-[[Sagaing]]-[[Mandalay]] Road, Pakokku-[[Mandalay]]–[[Lashio]]–[[Muse (Shan State)|Muse]] Road (part of [[Asian Highway]])<ref name=AH>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unescap.org/ttdw/Publications/TIS_pubs/pub_2303/MyanmarB5.pdf|title=Asian Highway in Myanmar|website= unescap.org|access-date=12 January 2009}}</ref> | ||
* Western Burma and India— | * Western Burma and India— | ||
Pakokku-[[Pauk, Myanmar|Pauk]]-[[Saw Township|Saw]]-[[Htilin]]-[[Gangaw]]-[[Kale Township|Kale]]-[[Tamu, Burma|Tamu]] Road, Pakokku-[[Pauk, Myanmar|Pauk]]-[[Kyaukhtu]]-[[Mindat Township|Mindat]]-[[Matupi Township|Matupi]] Road, Pakokku—[[Chaung Oo]]–[[Monywa]]–[[Kalewa]]–[[Tamu, Burma|Tamu]] Road (part of [[India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway]])<ref name=AH/> | Pakokku-[[Pauk, Myanmar|Pauk]]-[[Saw Township|Saw]]-[[Htilin]]-[[Gangaw]]-[[Kale Township|Kale]]-[[Tamu, Burma|Tamu]] Road, Pakokku-[[Pauk, Myanmar|Pauk]]-[[Kyaukhtu]]-[[Mindat Township|Mindat]]-[[Matupi Township|Matupi]] Road, Pakokku—[[Chaung Oo]]–[[Monywa]]–[[Kalewa]]–[[Tamu, Burma|Tamu]] Road (part of [[India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway]])<ref name=AH/> | ||
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=== List of universities and colleges in Pakokku === | === List of universities and colleges in Pakokku === | ||
*Pakokku Teacher Training Degree College (Pakokku Education Degree College) | *Pakokku Teacher Training Degree College (Pakokku Education Degree College) | ||
*[[Pakokku University]] | *[[Pakokku University]] | ||
*[[Computer University, Pakokku]] | *[[Computer University, Pakokku]] | ||
*[[Technological University, Pakokku]] | *[[Technological University, Pakokku]] | ||
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{{Pie chart | {{Pie chart | ||
|thumb = right | |thumb = right | ||
|caption = Religion in Pakokku (2014)<ref name="TUR">{{cite book | url=https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B067GBtstE5TSl9FNElRRGtvMUk | title=The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census Census Report Volume 2-C | publisher=Department of Population Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population MYANMAR | author=Department of Population Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population MYANMAR | | |caption = Religion in Pakokku (2014)<ref name="TUR">{{cite book | url=https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B067GBtstE5TSl9FNElRRGtvMUk | title=The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census Census Report Volume 2-C | publisher=Department of Population Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population MYANMAR | author=Department of Population Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population MYANMAR | date=July 2016 | pages=12–15}}</ref> | ||
|title = | |title = | ||
|label1 = Buddhism | |label1 = Buddhism | ||
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|value2 = 0.5 | |value2 = 0.5 | ||
|color2 = Green | |color2 = Green | ||
|label3 = Christianity | |label3 = Christianity | ||
|value3 = 0.29 | |value3 = 0.29 | ||
|color3 = DodgerBlue | |color3 = DodgerBlue | ||
|label4 = Hinduism | |label4 = Hinduism | ||
|value4 = 0.16 | |value4 = 0.16 | ||
|color4 = Orange | |color4 = Orange | ||
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|value5 = 0.05 | |value5 = 0.05 | ||
|color5 = GreenYellow | |color5 = GreenYellow | ||
}} | }} | ||
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=== Private Hospitals === | === Private Hospitals === | ||
*ChanMyae Hospital | *ChanMyae Hospital | ||
*ThaPyaeNyo Hospital | *ThaPyaeNyo Hospital | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Populated places in Magway Region]] | [[Category:Populated places in Magway Region]] | ||
[[Category:Township capitals of Myanmar]] | [[Category:Township capitals of Myanmar]] | ||
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Pakokku
ပခုက္ကူမြို့ | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Myanma transcription(s) | |
| • Burmese | pa.hkukku mrui. |
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  Pakokku Location in Myanmar | |
| Coordinates: 21°20′N 95°54′E / 21.333°N 95.900°E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Region | Template:Country data Magway Region |
| District | Pakokku District |
| Township | Pakokku Township |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Town | 322,154[1] |
| • Urban | 107,557 |
| • Metro | 214,597 |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Pakokku (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist., my) is the largest city in the Magway Region of Myanmar. It is situated about 30 km northeast of Bagan on the Irrawaddy River. It is the administration seat of Pakokku Township, Pakokku District and Gangaw District. Pakokku Bridge is part of the India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway and is the longest bridge in Myanmar. It is home of the Pakokku Airport.
The city is the location of Computer University, Pakokku, Pakokku Education College, Technological University, Pakokku, and Pakokku University. Thiho Shin Pagoda (The Lord of Sri Lanka Pagoda), Shwe Ku Pagoda, Shwe Mothtaw Pagoda, Shwe Tant Tit, and Phaung Taw Oo Pagoda are famous pagodas in Pakokku. Pakokku is also the largest rice market city of Upper Myanmar.
Name origin[edit | edit source]
According to legend, the name Pakokku originated during the reign of King Alaungsithu of Pagan. While traveling along the Irrawaddy River by royal barge, King Alaungsithu arrived at Pauk Inn Village. There, Me Sein Nyo, one of his concubines (some versions of the story describe her as a minor queen consort), saw a handsome fisherman and laughed loudly to get his attention. King Alaungsithu noticed this interaction and, in his anger, ordered her execution.[2]
After her death, it was discovered that Me Sein Nyo was pregnant. The executioners separated the unborn child from her body and built a tomb and a small pagoda. The place where this occurred was initially called Tharhtokegu, which means "Child Out Cave". Over many centuries, the name evolved into Pakokku.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
Before British occupation, Pakokku was a small village and part of both Pakhangyi and Bagan districts. The British occupied Upper Burma on 29 November 1885. On 1 December 1887, British India Government established Pakokku Municipal. On 21 December 1887, British India government ordered Pakokku as a town of Pakhangyi District with a population of 1,985. By the order degree (201) of British Government, Pakhangyi District was abolished and Pakokku District was established on 21 July 1888. In 1901, the population of Pakokku was 19,456. During 13 years, Pakokku's population and developments were increased rapidly.
In 1896, Pakokku became a capital city of Pakokku Hill Tracts Districts. The area under its administration included Pakokku District, Chin State outside Paletwa township, Gangaw District, Naga Self-Administered Zone, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya outside Shillong township.
In the early months of 1930, political speeches for Burma's colonial separation from British India were held in Shwegu Pagoda. U Lwin was appointed a new mayor of Pakokku on 7 November 1930. Pakokku Municipal election was held on 10 December 1930. In the early morning of 22 March 1931, heavy fire burned in Pakokku and more than 3,000 people were homeless, so Pakokku Fire Brigade was established on 7 April 1931.
When Burma won independence in 1948, Pakokku Hill Tracts Districts was divided into two sections. Pakokku District, Gangaw District, Naga Self-Administered Zone and Chin State became parts of Burma and Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya became a parts of India.
By the 1947 Constitution of the Union of Burma, Pakokku Province was established with two districts in 1948. They are Pakokku District and Kanpetlet District with 11 townships. Townships are Pakokku, Kanpetlet, Yesagyo, Pauk, Seikphyu, Myaing, Gangaw, Htilin, Saw, Mindat and Matupi. Pakokku was occupied by Communist rebels in 1949 and held until 1955, when it was liberated by government forces. In 1958, the name of Kanpetlet District was changed into Mindat District and Kanpetlet District's Capital was moved to Mindat from Kanpetlet. Province's Capital city was Pakokku.
On 2 March 1962, the military led by General Ne Win took control of Burma through a coup d'état, and the government has been under direct or indirect control by the military. A new constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma was adopted in 1974.
By the 1974 Constitution, Pakokku Province was abolished and Pakokku District was added to the Magway Division and Mindat District was added to the Chin State. On 4 April 1998, Pakokku District was divided into two districts. Pakokku, Pauk, Yesagyo, Myaing and Seikphyu became Pakokku District and Gangaw, Saw and Htilin became Gangaw District.
Pakokku Bridge construction was started on 15 December 2009 and ended on 31 December 2011. It was opened on 1 January 2012, and is the longest bridge in Myanmar.
Notable Places[edit | edit source]
Climate[edit | edit source]
Located in the powerful rain shadow of the Arakan Mountains, Pakokku has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh), receiving only about two-fifteenths as much rain as Sittwe at the same latitude on the Bay of Bengal coast. Unlike most monsoonal semi-arid climates, the rainy season is relatively long at around five to six months, while variability and extreme monthly and daily rainfalls are much lower than usual with this type of climate.[4]
| Climate data for Pakokku (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 29.1 (84.4) |
32.3 (90.1) |
36.4 (97.5) |
39.0 (102.2) |
37.5 (99.5) |
35.3 (95.5) |
34.9 (94.8) |
33.9 (93.0) |
33.5 (92.3) |
32.7 (90.9) |
30.6 (87.1) |
28.7 (83.7) |
33.7 (92.7) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 13.2 (55.8) |
14.7 (58.5) |
18.6 (65.5) |
22.1 (71.8) |
24.2 (75.6) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.0 (73.4) |
21.6 (70.9) |
18.1 (64.6) |
15.1 (59.2) |
20.1 (68.2) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 0.9 (0.04) |
0.3 (0.01) |
3.9 (0.15) |
11.1 (0.44) |
88.2 (3.47) |
89.7 (3.53) |
38.2 (1.50) |
90.6 (3.57) |
117.8 (4.64) |
132.0 (5.20) |
29.6 (1.17) |
4.0 (0.16) |
606.3 (23.88) |
| Source: Norwegian Meteorological Institute[5] | |||||||||||||
Transport[edit | edit source]
Pakokku's strategic location in Central Myanmar makes it an important hub for transport of people and goods. The city is connected to other parts of the country and to China, Thailand and India by multiple modes of transportation.
Air[edit | edit source]
River[edit | edit source]
The irrawaddy River remains an important arterial route for transporting goods such as farm produce including rice, beans and pulses, cooking oil, pottery, bamboo and teak. Pakokku river port is one of the most important ports, the third largest port in Myanmar after Yangon port and Mandalay port. Pakokku port is a major port of Magway Region.
Rail[edit | edit source]
Division 10 Pakokku
Pakokku Railway Station is the terminus of Myanmar Railways's main rail line from Yangon and the starting point of branch lines to Pyin U Lwin (Maymyo), Monywa, Mandalay, Kalay, Gangaw, and to the south, Bagan, Minbu, Thayet, Pyay and Kyangin.Pakokku Railway Station is the major Railway Station of Magwe Division.
Pakokku does not have an intra-city metro rail system.
Roads[edit | edit source]
Pakokku is a part of Myanmar's road network. The highway network includes roads towards:[7]
- Upper Burma and China—
Pakokku—Myingyan-Mandalay-Tagaung–Bhamo–Myitkyina Road, Pakokku-Chaung Oo-Sagaing-Mandalay Road, Pakokku-Mandalay–Lashio–Muse Road (part of Asian Highway)[8]
- Western Burma and India—
Pakokku-Pauk-Saw-Htilin-Gangaw-Kale-Tamu Road, Pakokku-Pauk-Kyaukhtu-Mindat-Matupi Road, Pakokku—Chaung Oo–Monywa–Kalewa–Tamu Road (part of India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway)[8]
- Lower Burma and Thailand—
Pakokku-Nyaung-Oo-Chauk-Pyay-Bago-Yangon Road, Pakokku-Meiktila – Nay Pyi Taw – Thaton – Hpa-an – Kawkareik – Myawaddy Road (part of India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway)[8]
Most stretches of these highways are one-lane roads in poor condition. Pakokku Bridge is part of the India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway and is the longest bridge in Myanmar.
Education[edit | edit source]
List of universities and colleges in Pakokku[edit | edit source]
- Pakokku Teacher Training Degree College (Pakokku Education Degree College)
- Pakokku University
- Computer University, Pakokku
- Technological University, Pakokku
- Nursing College, Pakokku
- East Pali University of Buddhism, Pakokku (Maha Vijara Rama)
- Middle Pali University of Buddhism, Pakokku (Maha Visuta Rama)
- West Pali University of Buddhism, Pakokku (Mandalay tike)
Sports[edit | edit source]
The 7,000-seat Pakokku Stadium is a multi-use stadium used mostly for football matches.
List of Ethnic Groups in Pakokku[edit | edit source]
Religion[edit | edit source]
Religion in Pakokku (2014)[9]
Buddhism is the practised by the majority of the population. A sizable minority, however, adheres to Islam, Christianity, Atheism, and Hinduism.
Pakokku is the second most important and populated city of Buddhist monks in Myanmar with three Pali university of Buddhism.
Health care[edit | edit source]
Public Hospitals[edit | edit source]
- Pakokku General Hospital
- Pakokku Traditional Medicine Hospital
- Pakokku Women's and Children's Hospital
- Pakokku Sangha Hospital
Private Hospitals[edit | edit source]
- ChanMyae Hospital
- ThaPyaeNyo Hospital
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Census Report. The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census. Vol. 2. Naypyitaw: Ministry of Immigration and Population. May 2015.
- ↑ "ပခုက္ကူမြို့နယ်ဒေသဆိုင်ရာအချက်အလက်များ" (PDF). MOI.
- ↑ "ရှေ့နေနှင့် ပခုက္ကူ". Myanmar DigitalNews (in မြန်မာဘာသာ).
- ↑ See Camberlin, Pierre (2010). "More variable tropical climates have a slower demographic growth" (PDF). Climate Research. 41: 157–167. doi:10.3354/cr00856.
- ↑ "Myanmar Climate Report" (PDF). Norwegian Meteorological Institute. pp. 23–36. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ↑ Division 10 Pakokku
- ↑ Thiha Aung (13 February 2005). "Mandalay Division marching to new golden land of unity and amity". New Light of Myanmar.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Asian Highway in Myanmar" (PDF). unescap.org. Retrieved 12 January 2009.
- ↑ Department of Population Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population MYANMAR (July 2016). The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census Census Report Volume 2-C. Department of Population Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population MYANMAR. pp. 12–15.
