Tyao River
River in India, Myanmar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tyao River[1] (or Tiau River,[2] Tio River) a 159 km (99 mi) long river that flows between the Mizoram state in India and the Chin State in Myanmar, forming part of the international boundary between the two countries.[2]
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Tyao River Tiau River | |
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Location | |
Country | India, Myanmar |
State | Mizoram, Chin State |
District | Champhai, Falam |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Khuangphah |
• coordinates | 23.7125°N 93.4066°E / 23.7125; 93.4066 |
Mouth | |
• location | Kaladan River |
• coordinates | 22.7861°N 93.0957°E / 22.7861; 93.0957 |
Length | 159 km (99 mi) |
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It rises near Khuangphah village of Champhai district in Mizoram, India. It ultimately merges with the Kaladan River (Chhimtuipui river).[2]
The twin towns of Zokhawthar in Mizoram and Rikhawdar in Chin State are on the banks of the river. There is an official border crossing between the two towns.[3]