Sikayn (Sagayn) is an administrative district in Myanmar in the north-west of the country, between the states of Chin , Kachin , Shan , borders on the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur . Coordinates: Population - 5,840,971 The population density is 61.73 people / km². The administrative center is the city of Sikine .
| စစ်ကိုင်း Sicine County ( MLCTS : sackuing: tuing :) | |
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| Capital | Sikine |
| Region | Central, northwest |
| Square | 94 625 km² |
| Population | 5 840 971 ( 2012 ) |
| Peoples | Myanmar (Burmese) , shans , naga , ranks |
| Religion | Buddhism , Christianity , animism |
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History
Sikine became in 1315 the capital of the independent state of Shang , which gained strength after the fall of Pagan . In 1364, the grandson of the ruler moved the capital to the city of Avu .
The cities of Sikayn and Mingun , located near Mandalay , are of great cultural and historical value and are visited by tourists.
Administrative Division
The district consists of 198 villages and towns, 38 cities and eight districts:
- Khamti District
- Kalemyo District
- Katha District
- Mole (Mawlaik District)
- Monywa District
- Sikayn (Sagaing District)
- Shuebo District
- Tamu District
The largest cities: - Sagayn , Kalemyo , Mingun , Mounyua , Shuebo and Mogok .
Demographics
Burmese prevail in this district in dry regions and along the Mandalay – Myitkyina Railway. Shans and ranks inhabit territories adjacent to the respective national districts. Many nagas inhabit the territory near the Indian border with the state of Nagaland .
Economics
The main occupation is agriculture, mainly rice is grown , wheat , sesame , walnut , cotton and tobacco are also cultivated. Woods are being harvested ( teak ). Many forests have been preserved.
Gold , coal , and salt are being developed; oil is available in small quantities.