Shingbwiyang
Shingbwiyang [Shingbuiyang/Tawa], Kachin State, is a town in Burma. The town was located in the China Burma India Theater during World War II and the Ledo Road and an airbase were built there during this period. It is also known as Tawa Gaq (a local Naga term). There are 90 pernecent majority of Naga people living in the township. It is linked to Tarung which is also a big Naga village adjoined with Tanai Town and to the north-west links with Nanyun (Taiyawng) Town.
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Coordinates: 26°40′N 96°13′E / 26.667°N 96.217°E
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