Mogok Township (also spelled as Mogoke Township)[1] is a township of Thabeikkyin District in Mandalay Region, Burma (Myanmar). It is located north of the city of Mandalay and surrounds the town of Mogok.
Mogok Township မိုးကုတ် မြို့နယ် | |
|---|---|
 Location in Pyinoolwin district | |
  Mogok Township | |
| Coordinates: 22°55′N 96°30′E / 22.917°N 96.500°E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Region |  Mandalay Region |
| District | Thabeikkyin District |
| Capital | Mogok |
| Area | |
| • Total | 453.6 sq mi (1,174.8 km2) |
| Population (2014) | 167,149 |
| Time zone | UTC+6:30 (MMT) |
Demographics
2014
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | — | |
| 1983 | — | |
| 2014 | 167,149 | — |
| Source: Ministry of Labor, Immigration, and Population data | ||
The 2014 Myanmar Census reported that Mogok Township had a population of 167,149.[2] The population density was 142.3 people per km2.[2] The census reported that the median age was 26.7 years, and 103 males per 100 females.[2] There were 35,247 households; the mean household size was 4.5.[2]
Mogok People's Defence Force
The Mogok People's Defence Force of the National Unity Government, established after the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, is based in Mogok Township, and is a participant in the ongoing Operation 1027 against the military government of Myanmar.[1]
References
External links
- "Pyin Oo Lwin / Mogoke Map"[permanent dead link] Myanmar Information Management Unit (MIMU)
- "Mogok Google Satellite Map" Maplandia