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Chipwi Township (; Chibwe Township) is a
township A township is a form of human settlement or administrative subdivision. Its exact definition varies among countries. Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, this tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, Canad ...
of
Chipwi District Chipwi District () is a district in Kachin State, Myanmar. It was split from Myitkyina District on 30 April 2022 and contains two townships. Its district seat is Chipwi. Townships Townships in Chipwi District: * Chipwi Township * Hsawlaw Town ...
in the
Kachin State Kachin State (; Jingpho language, Kachin: ) is the northernmost administrative divisions of Myanmar, state of Myanmar. It is bordered by China to the north and east (Tibet Autonomous Region, Tibet and Yunnan, respectively), Shan State to the sou ...
of
Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and ha ...
. The principal town is
Chipwi Chipwi (; also called Chibwe) is a town in north-east part of the Kachin State, Myanmar. It is the administrative centre for Chibwe Township and Chipwi District. The town is located beside the N'Mai River The N'Mai River or N'Mai Hka (, ) is ...
. It was formerly part of
Myitkyina District Myitkyina District () is a Districts of Burma, district of the Kachin State in northern Burma, Burma (Myanmar). The capital lies at Myitkyina. It is the largest district in the country by land area. Townships The district contains the following ...
.


Geography

Chibwe Township is situated about from
Myitkyina Myitkyina (, ; Jingpho language, Jinghpaw: ''Myitkyina'', ; , ''Sèna'') is the capital city of Kachin State in Myanmar (Burma), located from Yangon, and from Mandalay. In Burmese language, Burmese it means "near the big river", and Myitkyina i ...
, the capital of Kachin State. The principal river running through the township is the
N'Mai River The N'Mai River or N'Mai Hka (, ) is a river in northern Myanmar (Burma). The northern part of the river is sometimes referred to as the Nam Tamai. Course The N'Mai runs parallel to the Mali River, and has its source in the Himalayan glaciers of ...
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Towns and villages

Akyauk,
Atang Atang is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Aukan, Awngchit,
Ba-le Ba-le is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Bamhkam,
Bamyaw Bamyaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Chechin,
Chiglai Chiglai is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References Populated places in Kachin State Chipwi Township {{Kachin-geo-stub ...
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Chih-ko Chih-ko is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Chikgaw Chikgaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Chiloi Chiloi is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Chipwi Chipwi (; also called Chibwe) is a town in north-east part of the Kachin State, Myanmar. It is the administrative centre for Chibwe Township and Chipwi District. The town is located beside the N'Mai River The N'Mai River or N'Mai Hka (, ) is ...
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Chu-iho Chu-iho is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Chyangzan Chyangzan is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), ...
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Chyingtaw Chyingtaw is a village in north-eastern Burma. It is located in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State Kachin State (; Jingpho language, Kachin: ) is the northernmost administrative divisions of Myanmar, state of Myanmar. I ...
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Chyinhtaung Chyinhtaung is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989) ...
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Gawlamten Gawlamten is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), ...
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Gawyawm Gawyawm is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Hkamkawn Hkamkawn is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Hkasuhpa Hkasuhpa is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Hkayazahkuso Hkayazahkuso is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), ...
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Hkinchit Hkinchit is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Hpala,
Hpare Hpare is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma. The Kachin Independence Army The Kachin Independence Army (KIA; Kachin: ''Wunpawng Mungdan Shanglawt Hpyen Dap''; ) is a non-state arme ...
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Hpyithpyaw Hpyithpyaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), ...
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Htangprai Htangprai is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References External linksSatellite map at Maplandia.com
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, Htawgaw,
Htawmshing Htawmshing is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), ...
, Htingra, Ichake,
Kangfang Kangfang is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
, Ko-hkang,
Lagut Lagut is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a ...
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Lagwi Lagwi is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References External linksSatellite map at Maplandia.com
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, La-hok,
Laichupo Laichupo is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
, Lakyawn,
Lamuk Lamuk is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Langyang Langyang is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
, Laokam,
Laotiki Laotiki is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Lasin, La-tai,
Lauhkang Lauhkang is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
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La-uho La-uho is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References External linksSatellite map at Maplandia.com
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Laukkam Laukkam is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Lauksauk,
Launggyaung Launggyaung is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989) ...
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Launghpam Launghpam is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), ...
, Laungkaw, Lawngkyaw,
Lontin Lontin is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Luchang Luchang is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Lukpwi Lukpwi is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References External linksSatellite map at Maplandia.com
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Luksang Luksang is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Lungpang, Machulo,
Magawng Magawng is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Mang-ai,
Mangpyaw Mangpyaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
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Mangtong The ''mangtong'' () is a Chinese end-blown free reed wind instrument. It is used primarily by the Miao and Dong ethnic groups of the southern Chinese provinces of Guizhou and Guangxi, although it is sometimes used in contemporary Chinese composi ...
, Mansan, Matao, Mukhkaung,
Mukkaung Mukkaung is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
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Mukyaw Mukyaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Mum,
Myauknaw Myauknaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
, Myukhpyaw,
Nahpaung Nahpaung is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References External linksSatellite map at Maplandia.com
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Nakyam Nakyam is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Nalaw Nalaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a ...
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Nang-u Nang-u is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Napok Napok is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a ...
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Nasup Nasup is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a ...
, Nayang,
Ngamaw Ngamaw is a village situated in Chipwi Township within Myitkyina District, located in the Kachin State Kachin State (; Jingpho language, Kachin: ) is the northernmost administrative divisions of Myanmar, state of Myanmar. It is bordered by Ch ...
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Ngawagyalaw Ngawagyalaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989) ...
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Ngawapaka Ngawapaka is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), ...
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Ngawlawngtam Ngawlawngtam is an inland village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name un ...
, Paingmaw, Pammyaw,
Pang War Pang War ( Burmese: ပန်ဝါ, alternatively spelt Pangwa or Pang Wah) is a town in Chipwi Township, Myitkyina District, Kachin State, Northeastern Myanmar. The town lies along the China–Myanmar border and serves as a border crossing betwee ...
, Pangli, Pangmawjang, Pawahku,
Pawngen Pawngen is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Pawzang Pawzang is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References Populated places in Kachin State Chipwi Township {{Kachin-geo-stub ...
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Pwisang Pwisang is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Pyiloi Pyiloi is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Rgangkum,
Rgangpi Rgangpi is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References External linksSatellite map at Maplandia.com
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Ritjaw Ritjaw is a village in Chipwi Township, in the Myitkyina District of Kachin State in north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Ritpan Ritpan is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Ritsang,
Rittong Rittong is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Rukchaung Rukchaung is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), ...
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Sadulaw Sadulaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Sanliangho Sanliangho is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Myanmar Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989 ...
, Sanyu,
Saulang Saulang is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Sawlaw,
Sawnkyawn Sawnkyawn is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References External linksSatellite map at Maplandia.com
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, Sha-an, Shachinpok, Shalaw,
Sha-on Sha-on is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Shaotangpa Shaotangpa is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), ...
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Shapok Shapok is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Shapyi Shapyi is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Shijang,
Shimao Shimao () is a Neolithic site in Shenmu County, Shaanxi, China. The site is located in the northern part of the Loess Plateau, on the southern edge of the Ordos Desert. It is dated to around 2000 BC, near the end of the Longshan culture, Longsha ...
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Shitzaw Shitzaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Sinhkung,
Sipe-hkalaw Sipe-hkalaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References External linksSatellite map at Maplandia.com
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Taiawhtu Taiawhtu is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
, Talam,
Tamna Tamna () was a kingdom based on Jeju Island from ancient times until it was absorbed by the Korean Joseon dynasty in 1404, following a long period of being a tributary state or autonomous administrative region of various Korean kingdoms. The Go ...
, Tamtu, Tangahka,
Tangkyin Tangkyin is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References External linksSatellite map at Maplandia.com
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Tangtong Tangtong is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
, Tangtung, Taumangyang, Tawngkaw, Tawung,
Theyaw Theyaw is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Tingram,
Tsawlang Tsawlang is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
, Tsonma, Tumpyaw,
Tunhpaung Tunhpaung is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References External linksSatellite map at Maplandia.com
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, Valao,
Wachao Wachao is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
, Wachutaing, Wachyawn,
Wakyang Wakyang is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...
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Wa-na Wa-na is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a ...
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Wanghte Wanghte is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
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Wasawng Wasawng is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Myanmar Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), ...
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Washawma Washawma is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), i ...
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Wasok Wasok is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a ...
, Wuhpatu,
Wusaohkao Wusaohkao is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), ...
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Wutze Wutze is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a ...
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Yinchyingpa Yinchyingpa is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.Maplandia world gazetteer References Populated places in Kachin State Chipwi Township {{Kachin-geo-stub ...
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Yindam Yindam is a village in Chipwi Township in Myitkyina District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is ...


Economy

The local people produce and sell walnuts, apricots and pickled fruits. Chinese companies are involved with mining in the Panwa area, which is rich in rare minerals. Due to lax mining laws, illegal mining is prevalent in the area.


References

Townships of Kachin State {{Kachin-geo-stub