Tonzang (Burmese: တွန်းဇံ; MLCTS: team: jam, pronounced [tʊ́ɰ̃zàɰ̃];) is a town and the administrative seat of Tonzang Township in Chin State, Myanmar. Tonzang is the second most populous town in Tedim District of Chin State.

Tonzang
တွန်းဇံမြို့
Town
Tonzang is located in Myanmar
Tonzang
Tonzang
Location in Burma
Coordinates: 23°36′N 93°42′E / 23.600°N 93.700°E / 23.600; 93.700
Country Myanmar
Division Chin State
DistrictTedim District
TownshipTonzang Township
Population
 (2014)
37,700
 • Ethnicities
ZO
 • Religions
Christian
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MST)

The town was captured by the Chin National Army on May 19, 2024, during the country's ongoing civil war.[1][2]

Notable People

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Thawn Kham is a Zomi Burmese singer. Some of his popular songs are Tuhun Zomi, Zogam Aw, Nang Lo-in, Thangho Leh Liando, etc.

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References

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  1. ^ "Chin Resistance Forces Capture Tonzang and Cikha Towns". Burma News International. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  2. ^ "Two Towns Near India Border in Myanmar Captured by Chin Resistance Groups". The Irrawaddy. 20 May 2024.