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| Chipwi ချီဖွေမြို့Chibwe | |
|---|---|
  ChipwiLocation in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 25°53′03″N 98°7′55″E / 25.88417°N 98.13194°E / 25.88417; 98.13194 | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Division |  Kachin State |
| District | Myitkyina District |
| Township | Chipwi Township |
| Elevation | 890 ft (270 m) |
| Population | |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Chipwi ( Jinghpaw ) (Burmese: ချီဖွေမြို့;) is a town in north-east part of the Kachin State. It is the administrative centre for Chibwe Township, and is located beside the N'Mai River just below where Chibwe Creek enters it. The Kachin Independence Army liberated Chipwi town on the evening of September 30, 2024. The Kachin Independence Organization has started controlling civil government operations.
References
- Oo, Ko (October 7, 2024). "Rare Earths, Hydropower, and History: Myanmar's KIA Eyes More Victories in Kachin". The Irrawaddy News. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
External links
- Satellite map at Maplandia.com
- Chipwi, Burma Page via Falling Rain Software, Limited
| Kachin State | ||
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| Capital: Myitkyina | ||
| Bhamo District |   | |
| Mohnyin District | ||
| Myitkyina District | ||
| Putao District | ||
| Main cities and towns | ||
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