Abstract

• According to the 1973 census, the population of Yangon City was just a little over 2 million (2,015,230) and it increased to 2.26 millions in the next 10 years in 1983. When the latest population census was taken in August, 2014, the population of Yangon City rose to over 5 million (5,209,541) with 1,093,200 households representing 10.13 percent of the total population of the country (Immigration and Manpower Department of Yangon, 2014). The increase of population in Yangon City was largely due to in-migration from different parts of the country for seeking higher income and better job, being the largest commercial city of the country. Out of 33 townships of Yangon City, migration is highest in Hlaingtharyar Township. The main aim of this study is to give suggestions for solving problems related to migration in Hlaingtharyar Township. The objectives are to understand the factors that cause migration and to inquire the push and pull factors of migration in Hlaingtharyar Township. Primary data collected from the field observation through structured questionnaires have been used in this study. A number of variables causing migration have been identified. To assess the strength and weakness which can bring about opportunities and threats due to in-migration SWOT analysis is applied.