Districts of Nagaland

The districts of Nagaland, one of the seven sisters that collectively form northeast India, are Tuensang, Longleng, Kohima, Zunheboto, Mokokchung, Dimapur, Mon, Wokha and Phek.

Tuensang is one of the districts at Nagaland. This district is situated in the eastern part of the state. It has got its name from a village located near the headquarters of the district.

The district of Longleng is bounded by Mon in the north, Tuensang in the south and Mokokchung in the west.

Kohima is the district in which the capital city of the state is located. This district is located in the southern part of the state at a height of 1444 meter above the level of the sea.

Zunheboto is one of the Nagaland districts. It is bordered by Wokha towards the west and Mokokchung towards the east. This place is located in central region of Nagaland. This place is well known for the Sumis.

Mokokchung district is well reputed as the dwelling place of the ethnic group called the Ao Nagas.

Dimapur is one of the districts in Nagaland. It is bordered by Anglong towards the west and Kohima towards the east and the south.

Mon is closely associated with the Konyak Nagas, while Wokha is also well known for housing the ancient ethnic group of Lothas.

Phek district of Nagaland is located in the south-eastern region of the state. The name 'Phek' has been coined from the word ' Phekrekedze', which means 'watchtower'.

All the above districts of Nagaland have their unique socio-cultural identities, which are quite different from each other.

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