Mindat Township

Mindat Township is a township located in Mindat District in the Chin State of Myanmar. The township is located between latitude 21.19 and 21.47, longitude 93.23 and 94.29. The third highest peak in Myanmar, Nat Ma Taung at 3053 meters, is visible from here, though it is within Kanpetlet township boundary.The "K'cho" or "Cho" people are the main ethnic group in the township. The K'cho people speak the K'cho language, distinct from surrounding Chin dialects. K'cho ethnic groups in the township are the Mün, the M'Kang and the Dai.Christianity is one of the main religions in Mindat. A large number of the population practice Animism and Buddhism, due to its proximity to the Yaw region where it is the main religion.Mindat is divided into five blocks; AShaePyin, Bawathit, SanPya, ANaut and Kyekhe. SanPya occupies central area of town and most shops and businesses are located there.CommunitiesMindat is the major and only town; it is located in the southeastern part of the township. The township has 46 village tracts and 497 villages.