Chaungzon’s EMU is located in the west of Chaungzon Township and comprised three villages along the coastal area. The approximation of EMU boundary covered with a mix area of agricultural lands, mangrove forests, mudflats, and waterbodies. According to research conducted by the Gulf of Mottama Project, marine mammal species can be found in this EMU’s boundary.
Villages Within EMU Boundary
- Salpalar Village
- Tawkamar Village
- Zekone Village
Key Features
Chaungzon’s EMU contains huge areas of mangrove forest along the coastline of Salpalar Village and Tawkamar Village. Zekone Village is well-known with beach, and it is potential for local tourist. Most of the communities in these villages are relied on fishery for their incomes. Dry shrimp and Bombay duck are their main products and domestically distribute to local markets including Yangon and international market especially Thailand.