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Dawn is a village located in Thantlang Township, Chin State, Myanmar. It is situated along the border with Mizoram State, India, and is approximately 70 miles from Hakha City. The village stands at an estimated elevation of 5,194 feet above sea level.
Dawn was founded between AD 1830 and 1835 by Pu No Tlir (Hnialum), Pu Van Lian (Famcun), Pu Kam Thai (Mualcin), and Pu Chawn Hmung (Famcun).
Neighboring Villages
Dawn shares borders with several villages from both Chin State (Myanmar) and Mizoram State (India).
From Chin State:
- Lungler
- Zangtlang
- Ralpel
From Mizoram State (India):
- Thekte
- Thekpi
- Khuangthing
- Sailulak
- Lungkawrh
- Cerhlun
- Hngarchip
Mountains, Streams, and Rivers
Dawn Village is surrounded by beautiful natural features, including mountains and rivers:
- Mangcerpu Lungtlang and Rinpuinu Lungtlang Niva – located to the east
- Pantulva – to the north
- Dawnva – to the south
- Puva and Tiova River – to the west
These natural resources contribute to the village’s landscape and support local agriculture and daily life.
Religion and Churches
The first missionary workers in Dawn Village were Saya Hram Hnin and Saya Bual Cung (CCOC).
There are three churches in the village:
- Baptist Church
- Evangelical Free Church of Myanmar
- Local Church
Pastors Who Have Served the Village
The following pastors have faithfully served the Lord in Dawn Village:
Pastor Tlir Hnin
Rev. Dr. Thang Ve
Rev. Dr. Rual Uk
Dr. Thio
Pastor Sang Bel
Bawi Cung
Lung Awi
Khawl Lian
Fung Chum
Pa Kim
Lawm Tluang
Cak Thang
Sang Lian
Ro Kung
Education and Population
There is a High School in the village.
Dawn Village has approximately 200 households with an estimated population of about 1,000 inhabitants. The villagers primarily earn their livelihood through farming and shifting cultivation.
