Lawngtlai

Lawngtlai is a town located in the southern part of Mizoram, India. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Lawngtlai district and is home to the Pawi people, also known as the Hakha Chin people in Myanmar. Lawngtlai celebrates a variety of indigenous festivals, such as the Hlukhla Kut, similar to that of Chapchar Kut.

This article is about the municipality in Mizoram, India. For its namesake district, see Lawngtlai district.

Lawngtlai
Town
Lawngtlai
Lawngtlai
Coordinates: 22.532°N 92.899°E / 22.532; 92.899
CountryIndia
StateMizoram
DistrictLawngtlai
Founded byHaihmunga Hlawncheu
Population
 (2011)
 • Total20,838
Languages
 • OfficialLai Mizo& Chakma
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
796891
Vehicle registrationMZ
Nearest cityAizawl
Lok Sabha constituencyMizoram
Vidhan Sabha constituencyLawngtlai E & W
ClimateCwa
Websitemizoram.nic.in
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