Htigyaing Township | |
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Township | |
Location in Burma | |
Coordinates: 23°46′0″N 96°8′0″E / 23.76667°N 96.13333°ECoordinates: 23°46′0″N 96°8′0″E / 23.76667°N 96.13333°E | |
Country | Burma |
Region | Sagaing Region |
District | Katha District |
Capital | Htigyaing |
Time zone | MST (UTC+6.30) |
Htigyaing Township or Tigyaing Township is a township of Katha District in eastern Sagaing Division, in northern Burma (Myanmar). It lies on the border with the Shan State of Burma. The administrative seat is at Htigyaing.
The Shweli River, a tributary of the Irrawaddy, forms part of the northern boundary with Katha Township and part of the eastern boundary with the Shan State. The Indaung Reserved Forest and the Kyauktaung Reserved Forest are located in the eastern part of the township.
Among the towns and villages in Tigyaing Township are: Aledaw, Datwin, Daungbin, Htidawgaing, Myadaung, Tawma and Wundingon.