Siatlai is a village located in Zotung District, Matupi Township, Chin State, Myanmar. It lies approximately 77 miles from Hakha and sits at an estimated elevation of 4,450 feet above sea level. Siatlai was founded around the year 1450 by Pu Mang Lung.
The village is bordered by five neighboring villages: Lotaw Village to the east (8 miles), Aika Village to the north (10 miles), Khuatua and Siasih Villages to the west (8 miles), and Lungngo Village to the south (23 miles). Siatlai is surrounded by beautiful mountains, streams, and rivers. Notable rivers and streams include the Bawinu River and Tita River to the east, as well as Tithangva, Sungphu Va, Cuapah Va, Ngehuin Va, Kaizaw Va, Tuiho Va, Raleh Va, Maibi Va, and Lungso Va to the southwest.
The surrounding mountains include Kaithai Mountain to the east; Luaphu Tlang and Innraw Tlang to the north; and Pithi Tlang and Lovaming Tlang to the southwest. The lush green forests of Karawng Tuupi, Aipia Tuupi, and Bawile Tuupi further enhance the area's natural beauty, reflecting the magnificent handiwork of God.
The first missionary worker in Siatlai was Rev. Za Ling (A) from Sakta Village. Today, there are four churches serving the village community:
- Baptist Church – 84 households
Full-time pastors: Rev. Ta Uk and Pastor Sii Da Mawi - Kuking Baptist Church – 91 households
Full-time pastors: Rev. Myint Zaw, Pastor Sua Lah, and Pastor Sai Htwe Oo - Assembly of God Church – 18 households
Pastors: Rev. Lang Tho and Pastor Thawng Za Mia - Roman Catholic Church – 10 households
Church leaders: Father John Sai Ro Ling and Saya Shwe Naing Oo
Siatlai Village has both a primary school and a high school. The villagers primarily earn their livelihood through farming and shifting cultivation. Currently, Siatlai consists of 203 households with an estimated population of about 1,074 inhabitants.
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