[2] The canal opened in 1932 and improved the transporting of goods back and forth from the former capital, then known as Rangoon.

[5] The predominant religion in the area is Theravada Buddhism and there are many pagodas within Maubin township: Sein Mya Kantha Zeti pagoda is located on the Sane Mya Kanthar Street just north of the town.

Paw Taw Mu Pagoda, (formally Myo Oo Paw Taw Mu Ceti) is an ancient pagoda situated in the southern part of the town on the Toe River.

[6] Shwe Phone Myint Ceti- this is located in the Pagoda Street in the 2nd quarter of the town.

The American Baptist Missionary Union had been active in the area at the turn of the 20th century and established a number of churches.