A self-administered area () is a type of administrative subdivision in some of the states and regions of Myanmar (Burma). The 2008 Constitution states that a self-administered division () and a self-administered zone () have equal status as self-administered areas. Currently, there are five self-administered zones and one self-administered division.
Description The self-administered division (SAD) exists at an administrative level half-a-step below that of states, regions and the union territory, and the self-administrative zones (SAZ) exists at the district level, but the constitution gives them an equal status. Each self-administered area is administered by a "leading body" whose members are those members of their respective state and regional hluttlaw elected within the division and areas. The chief minister of a state or region formally appoints the chair upon selection by the leading body of the division or zones. The self-administered areas are formed on territory under de facto control of the country's ethnic armed organisations.
Self-administered zones and self-administered division
Self-Administered Division FlagNameBurmeseCapitalDistrictsTownshipsPopulationWithin Shan State:1. Wa Self-Administered Division HopangHopangHopang, Mongmao, Panwai, 558,000MetmanNahpan, Metman, Pangsang (Pankham) Self-Administered Zones FlagNameBurmeseCapitalTownshipsPopulationWithin Sagaing Region: 1. Naga Self-Administered Zone LaheLeshi, Lehe, Namyun116,828Within Shan State:2. Danu Self-Administered Zone PindayaYwangan, Pindaya161,8353. Kokang Self-Administered Zone LaukkaiKonkyan, Laukkai123,7334. Pa Laung Self-Administered Zone NamhsanNamhsan, Manton110,8055. Pa'O Self-Administered Zone HopongHopong, Hshihseng, Pinlaung380,427
See also Administrative divisions of Myanmar Autonomous administrative division
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