People have inhabited this area for thousands of years, and one of the earliest civilizations of Myanmar, Beikthano, the ancient Pyu city, is located near the town.

The territorial area is planes, and rice, beans, grains, sugarcane, and other plants were grown there.

The chief crops raised are rice, beans, peas, grains and sugarcane.

The local villages and town are mostly connected by dirt roads and backroads.

The land area is totally cultivated and not much natural vegetation is left.