Taungoo

Taungoo is a city in the Bago Region of central Myanmar. It serves as the administrative seat of Taungoo District and is an important regional center for commerce and agriculture.

Historically, Taungoo rose to prominence in the 16th century as the base of the Taungoo Dynasty. Under Mingyi Nyo, Tabinshwehti and Bayinnaung, the dynasty expanded Burmese influence and unified much of the country. The capital shifted over time, and by the 17th century Taungoo was a symbolic starting point of a Burmese empire.

In the modern era, Taungoo has remained an agricultural and commercial town. Its economy centers on farming in the surrounding area, including rice and legumes, and on timber resources. The town is connected by road and rail to Yangon and Mandalay, linking it to major urban centers.

Taungoo hosts Buddhist temples and monasteries that reflect its historic religious heritage. It is part of a network of historic towns in the central Burmese plain and serves as a gateway to the surrounding villages and countryside.