Tedim District

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Tedim District
District
Teedim district in Chin state.svg
Tedim District (Red) in Chin State.
CountryMyanmar
State Flag of Chin State.svg  Chin State
District Tedim District
Capital Tedim
Language Teddim/Chin languages
Established 2022
Area
  Total
5,983 km2 (2,310 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
  Total
117,393
  Density20/km2 (51/sq mi)
Time zone MST

Tedim District is a district in Chin State, Myanmar with a population of 117,393 (combining Tedim and Tonzang townships) according to the Myanmar Census 2014, making it the most populous district in Chin State. On 1 May 2022, Tedim District was formed with Tedim and Tonzang townships. Its district seat is Tedim. [1] The major towns are Tedim, Tonzang, Cikha, and Khaikam.

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Townships

Townships in Tedim District:

Borders

Tedim District borders:

Festivals

History

On 12 February 1947, Pu Thawng Za Khup of Tedim from Chin Committee signed Panglong Agreement to formed a Union of Burma. After Burma Independent, Chin Special Division [5] (now Chin State) was formed with Falam District and Mindat District. On 1 May 2022, Tedim District was formed.

Notable people

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