Tedim District (Burmese: တီးတိန်ခရိုင်) 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
တီးတိန်ခရိုင် | |
|---|---|
District | |
 Tedim District (Red) in Chin State. | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| State |  Chin State |
| District | Tedim District |
| Capital | Tedim |
| Language | Zomi languages |
| Established | 2022 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,983 km2 (2,310 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 117,393 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST |
Townships
editTownships in Tedim District:
Borders
editTedim 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
edit- 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
editOn 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
edit- 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
References
edit- ^ "Home | MIMU". themimu.info. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Zomi Nam Ni (ZND) » Zomi Pedia". 24 July 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "(Ngeina) Sialsawm – Lawm Annek | PDF". Scribd. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "About Khuado Pawi – Zomi Innkuan New Zealand". 30 November 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Chin Special Division (Extension of Laws) Act 1948". www.asianlii.org. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Pu Gin Kam Lian » Zomi Pedia". 13 August 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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