Tagundaing, Kayin State
Somohto,'Tagundaing or Ta Khun Taing' is a large village in the Kayin State of south-eastern Myanmar, located near the west bank of the Winyaw River and the west of the Kyain Seikgyi Township, Kyain Seikgyi District. The population as of the 2014 census was 4,994. Most residents are of the Karen (Kayin) ethnic group.
The people in speak Kayin and Burmese languages.
Nearby towns and villages include Kale north, Htimahto south-east, Phayanasu north, Kawankathaung east, Hlagazaing north, Myohaung north, Phathalē east and Akalaw east.
Etymology
In the Kayin, the word Somohto means monumental column or flagstaff. Thus, the village name of "'Tagundaing'" was derived from the local Kayin.History
The name of the village gets its name from a monumental column or flagstaff located in the village centre.During World War II, the villagers worked on the construction of the Burma-Siam railroad with their cart as forced labourers.
Geography
Tagundaing or Tagondaing is located on the eastern side of the Tenasserim Range near the confluence of two tributaries of the Ataran River.Climate
Tagundaing has a tropical monsoon climate. Temperatures are very warm to hot throughout the year, although maximum temperatures in the monsoon months are depressed by heavy cloud and rain. There is a winter dry season and a summer wet season. Torrential rain falls from June to September, with over falling in August alone.Economy
Tagundaing is a primary agricultural village, surrounded by extensive fields. The economy is mainly based on rice, rubber and trade.Transport
The main artery in the region is the Tagondaing-Kale-Phayanasu-Taungkalay Road, which is long. It is connected by road to Kyainseikgyi-Mudon and via Mudon to Mawlamyine.The second main road is Tagondaing-Taungdi-Kyongawon-Phabya Road, it is connected Thanbyuzayat-Payathonzu Road, via Tanyin village.
Five miles by road to the west of village lie Abit village west of the Tenasserim Range, which road is connected to National Highway 8. Two miles is compacted.
Ta Khun Taing - Kawan Ka Thaung Road is about two miles long, crossing the Winyaw River.
Education
Tagundaing has one public high school, one public post-primary school and four public primary schools.- Basic Education High School Tagondaing
- Post-Primary School, formerly "No. 4 Basic Education Primary School"
- No. 1 Basic Education Primary School
- No. 2 Basic Education Primary School
- No. 3 Basic Education Primary School
- Basic Education Primary School
Healthcare
Kale-Tagundaing Station Hospital serves the people of Kale, Tagondaing and its surrounding areas.Places of interest
- Mahniyadanar Sandawshin Pagoda
- White Padma lotus and many other families harvest plants such as the grass, can be found in this area.