Hmawngtlang
Hmawngtlang is a village in Thantlang Township, located in the eastern part of Zophei District, Chin State, Myanmar. It lies along a road that connects the northern and southern regions of Chin State. The village was founded in AD 1941 by Pu Za Khar from Phaipha (B) in Senthang District.
Hmawngtlang is situated at an elevation of about 1,335 meters above sea level, 23 miles from Hakha City and 18 miles from Thantlang City. It is surrounded by mountains, streams, cliffs, terraces, paddy fields, and valleys, making it a place of natural beauty that attracts many visitors to Zophei District.
Geography
- Neighboring villages: Phai to the east and Leitak to the west.
- Natural features: Bawipa Tlang mountain range to the east; fertile valleys and paddy fields to the west, including Belharpi Nel, Langkawiphai Nel, Vahuisih Nel, Aanhmawng Nel, and Taipangsih Nel; Lungvaisang Tili; Sangkio Lung Tlang mountain; and Thuam Inn Tlang mountain.
Religion
Hmawngtlang has four churches:
- Baptist Church – Rev. Ruang Kung, Senior Pastor
- Assembly of God Church – Pastor Dar Men
- United Pentecostal Church – Pastor Lian Hre
- Ramthar Church – Pastor Biak Ling Thang, Senior Pastor
The first pastor in Hmawngtlang was Pastor Ca Ki.
Education, Health, and Administration
Hmawngtlang has long been a government-supported center for education, health, and administration in the region:
- 1951: Elementary School established
- April 5, 1966: Middle School and Bawipatlang Area of Baptist Churches (BABC) office established
- 1967: Rural Health Centre, Police Station, City Office, Post Office, and Department of Agriculture established
- June 1, 1978: District Hospital established
- February 27, 2000: Zophei District United Pentecostal Churches office established
- June 15, 2014: Branch Middle School established
- January 5, 2021: Department of Fire office established
- May 17, 2021: Phuling Library built and opened
- The village also has a Mini-Hydro Electric facility
Humanitarian Situation
Hmawngtlang currently hosts an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, sheltering 70 refugee households with about 300 displaced individuals.
Current Population
The village has 210 households and approximately 950 inhabitants.
