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The Danu Self-Administered Zone ( ), as stipulated by the
2008 Constitution of Myanmar The Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (2008) is the third Constitution of Myanmar after 1947 and 1974 constitutions which lost force after military coups. It is part of the seven steps road map announced by then Prime Minis ...
, is a
self-administered zone A self-administered area () is an administrative division, administrative subdivision in Myanmar (Burma). There are five ''self-administered zones'' and one ''self-administered division''. Description The self-administered division (SAD) exists ...
consisting of two townships in
Shan State Shan State (, ; , ) is a administrative divisions of Myanmar, state of Myanmar. Shan State borders China (Yunnan) to the north, Laos (Louang Namtha Province, Louang Namtha and Bokeo Provinces) to the east, and Thailand (Chiang Rai Province, Chia ...
. The zone is self-administered by the
Danu people The Danu people () are a government-recognized ethnic group in Myanmar (Burma), predominantly populating the areas near the Pindaya Caves in Shan State. They speak the Danu language, which is closely related to Burmese. Etymology The name ' ...
. Its official name was announced by decree on 20 August 2010.


Government and politics

The Danu Self-Administered Zone is administered by a Leading Body, which consists of at least ten members and includes Shan State Hluttaw (Assembly) members elected from the Zone and members nominated by the Burmese Armed Forces. The Leading Body performs both executive and legislative functions and is led by a Chairperson, currently Arkar Lin. The Leading Body has competence in ten areas of policy, including urban and rural development, road construction and maintenance, and public health.


Administrative divisions

The zone is divided into two townships: *
Pindaya Township Pindaya Township (; also spelled Pingdaya or Pangtara) is a Townships of Myanmar, township located within the Danu Self-Administered Zone, Shan State, Myanmar. The principal town is Pindaya. The township also contains 137 villages grouped into 27 ...
*
Ywangan Township Ywangan Township (, ) is a Townships of Myanmar, township in northern Danu Self-Administered Zone, western Shan State. The principal town is Ywangan. Information concerning this region is not easily accessible, although quality coffee is grown in ...
Both townships are administratively part of the
Taunggyi District Taunggyi District () is a Districts of Myanmar, district in South Shan State in eastern Myanmar. The principal town and administrative center is Taunggyi. The district has 2 townships. Administrative divisions The District is made up of two townsh ...
.


References

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