Matman Township, also known as ''Metman Township'', is a township of the
Wa Self-Administered Division of
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 ...
, formerly and conterminously part of
Matman District. The capital of the township is
Matman.
History
Historically most of the area had been the mountainous and wooded northwestern end of
Kengtung State.
[Donald M. Seekins, ''Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar)'', p. 251] Prior to 2011 the Township was carved out from parts of
Hopang District and
Kengtung District.
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Further reading
Myanmar States/Divisions & Townships Overview Map
Matman Township - Shan State - Mimu
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References
Populated places in Shan State
Wa people
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