Tlawng
| Tlawng River | |
 | |
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| States | Mizoram, Assam |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Tut |
| - right | Teirei |
| Cities | Aizawl, Lunglei |
| Source | |
| - elevation | 1,398 m (4,587 ft) |
| Mouth | |
| - location | Zopui Hill |
| Length | 185.5 km (115 mi) |
The Tlawng is a river of Mizoram, northeastern India.[1] Tributaries include the Tut, Teirei and the Ngashih. Aizawl lies in the Tlawng valley.
Geography
Tlawng River is one of the longest river in Mizoram measuring 234.14Km Length (as on the date of 23.9.2015) Between Zobawk village near Lunglei Town to Bairabi (Mizoram Border) It originates in Zopui Hill (Near Zobawk) some 8 kilometres (5 mi) east of Lunglei at an elevation of 1,395 metres (4,577 ft). After the confluence with Tut and Teirei River it eventually enters Cachar District. It is navigable by small boat up to Sairang.[2]
References
- ↑ Pachuau, Rintluanga (1 January 2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Centre. p. 35. ISBN 978-81-7211-264-6. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ↑ Pachuau, Rintluanga (2009). Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography. Northern Book Center. pp. Page 38.
3.Google Earth Satellite photograph Data (Survey by Remruata Ralte)
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Coordinates: 24°52′N 92°36′E / 24.867°N 92.600°E
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