| Shimao | |
|---|---|
  Shimao Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 25°47′N98°04′E / 25.783°N 98.067°E Coordinates: 25°47′N98°04′E / 25.783°N 98.067°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Kachin State |
| District | Myitkyina District |
| Township | Chipwi Township |
| Population | |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC + 6:30 (UTC+6.30) |
Shimao is a small, remote village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma. [1]
Chipwi Township is a township of Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of Burma. The principal town is Chipwi.
Myitkyina District is a district of the Kachin State in northern Burma (Myanmar). The capital lies at Myitkyina.
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.
