Mandalay
Mandalay Region is one of Myanmar’s central Regions, sharing borders with Sagaing, Shan,Kayin, Bago, Naypyitaw and Magway. Mandalay covers 29,686 km2, and consists of 28 townships. The capital city of Mandalay Region is Mandalay. It is Myanmar’s second largest region by population with an estimated 6.74 million people (2023 UNFPA Projections), and the second most densely populated with 227 people per square kilometre.
Conflict have intensified in Mandalay Region in 2024 with resistance groups contesting areas north/east of Mandalay (e.g. Mogoke, a major ruby mining hub) following Operation 1027, driving displacement and periodic trade disruptions along the important Mandalay–Lashio–Muse trade route. As of 11 August 2025, an estimated 93,200 people remain internally displaced in Mandalay.
Conflict have intensified in Mandalay Region in 2024 with resistance groups contesting areas north/east of Mandalay (e.g. Mogoke, a major ruby mining hub) following Operation 1027, driving displacement and periodic trade disruptions along the important Mandalay–Lashio–Muse trade route. As of 11 August 2025, an estimated 93,200 people remain internally displaced in Mandalay.
Socio-economically, there is economic stress particularly in rural areas. While urban Mandalay retains some market activity, rural communities face reduced agricultural output, inflation, and limited livelihood options (UNDP, Mar 2025).
Natural hazards are compounding these challenges. Mandalay was among the hardest-hit regions during Sept 2024 monsoon flooding. March 28 2025 earthquake with epicentre near Mandalay City was devastating, causing an estimated $ 5.47 Billion in direct economic damage (World Bank, Apr 2025).
Current Situation
Situation Updates
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| Brief_Community Perceptions in Earthquake-Affected Areas in Mandalay and Souther... |
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747.12 KB | 21-Jan-2026 |
5W
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| 5W Map_Mandalay TS_All Sectors_MIMU1021v01_15Oct2025_A3.pdf |
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1.86 MB | 17-Oct-2025 |
| 5W Map_Mandalay TS_All Sectors_MIMU902v01_01Apr2025_A3.pdf |
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1.71 MB | 29-Sep-2025 |
Core Documents
Strategies & Plans
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| Meiktila Township Disaster Management Plans_MMR_Sep2017.pdf |
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3.89 MB | 05-Apr-2018 |
Maps
Township Profiles
General Administration Department
2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census
Useful Resources
Place Codes
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| Myanmar PCodes Release_9.7_Jan2026_Mandalay.xlsm |
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1.01 MB | 29-Jan-2026 |
Baseline Data
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| MIMU_BaselineData_AllSectors_Mandalay_30Jan2026.xlsm |
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1.31 MB | 11-Feb-2026 |
Assessment Analysis Reports
Reports & Publications
This section includes reports specific to Myanmar as well as international reports with relevant information/best practice.
Myanmar
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| Sagaing Earthquake Satellite-Based Comprehensive Damage Assessment Report_UNOSAT... |
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3.45 MB | 18-Jun-2025 |
| Rice_Area_and_Production_Estimates_for_the_2023_Summer_Season_ADPC.pdf |
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682.33 KB | 01-Nov-2023 |
| Report_Mandalay_High Level Advocacy Workshop on DRR_Sep2013.pdf |
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1.26 MB | 01-Sep-2015 |
| Report_Local Governance Mapping_Mandalay_UNDP_Dec2014.pdf |
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3.26 MB | 27-Aug-2015 |
| Highlights_Local Governance Mapping_Mandalay_UNDP_Feb2015.pdf |
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5.93 MB | 27-Aug-2015 |
Technical Guidelines & Reference
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| Ref Doc_Myanmar Cash_Preparedness Data Profiles in Disaster-Prone States_WFP-USA... |
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4.39 MB | 03-Jun-2021 |