| Kathankawng | |
|---|---|
  Kathankawng Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 24°25′N96°48′E / 24.417°N 96.800°E Coordinates: 24°25′N96°48′E / 24.417°N 96.800°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Kachin State |
| District | Bhamo District |
| Township | Shwegu Township |
| Population | |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC + 6:30 (UTC+6.30) |
Kathankawng is a village in Shwegu Township in Bhamo District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma. [1]
Shwegu Township is a township of Bhamo District in the Kachin State of Burma. The principal town is Shwegu.
Bhamo District is a district of the Kachin State in northern Burma (Myanmar). The capital is the city of Bhamo. The district covers an area of 10,742.9 km2. In 2002, the population of the Bhamo District was an estimated 363,300. The district consists of four townships:
Kachin State is the northernmost state of Myanmar. It is bordered by China to the north and east ; Shan State to the south; and Sagaing Region and India to the west. It lies between north latitude 23° 27' and 28° 25' longitude 96° 0' and 98° 44'. The area of Kachin State is 89,041 km2 (34,379 sq mi). The capital of the state is Myitkyina. Other important towns include Bhamo, Mohnyin and Putao.
