It is situated beside the Mayu River and is located 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of Sittwe.

There is one high school in Rathedaung, located in the Taun Ran Tan quarter.

Most people in Ratheduang are farmers or fishermen by profession.

The town was captured by the Arakan Army from the Tatmadaw on 17 March 2024 following two weeks of fighting.

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