Buthidaung
Geography
Buthidaung Township is located in northern Arakan (Rakhine State), immediately east of Maungdaw Township. Together with Maungdaw, it forms the principal inland part of the northern Arakan region. Unlike Maungdaw, which extends westward toward the Naf River and the Bangladesh frontier, Buthidaung lies behind the mountain ranges that separate the border and coastal plains from the interior of Arakan.
The geography of Buthidaung is characterized by a combination of river valleys, low-lying plains, streams and creeks, agricultural land, forested hills and mountain ranges. These physical features have strongly influenced settlement patterns, agriculture, transportation and communication throughout the township.
Location and boundaries
Buthidaung lies east of Maungdaw and north of Rathedaung, within the northern part of Arakan. Mountainous terrain forms a major geographical divide between Buthidaung and Maungdaw to the west, while additional hill systems extend toward the eastern and northern parts of the region.