Tedim District
District in Chin State, Myanmar
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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.
Tedim District | |
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District | |
Tedim District (Red) in Chin State. | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| State |  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 |
| • Density | 19.62/km2 (50.82/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST |
Townships
Townships in Tedim District:
- Tedim Township
- Tonzang Township
- Cikha Sub-township
Borders
Tedim District borders:
- Manipur State of India to the north;
- Mizoram State of India to the west;
- Falam District of Chin State to the south;
- Kalay District of Sagaing Division to the east.
- Tamu District of Sagaing Division to the northeast.
Festivals
- Kum Thak (New Year's Day)
- Zomi Nam Ni (Chin National Day)[2]
- Sial Sawm Pawi or Lawm Annek[3]
- Khuado Pawi[4]
- Lungdam Pawi (Merry Christmas)
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
- Pu Cin Sian Thang (6 April 1938 – 31 July 2021) was a politician. He was a chairman of Zomi Congress for Democracy
- Pu Gin Kam Lian is a politician. He is currently the Chairman of Zomi Congress for Democracy.[6]
- Suan Lam Mang is a football player, who plays as a forward for Thai League 2 club Pattaya United and Myanmar national football team
