About Kiphire

Kiphire is the newly formed ninth district of Nagaland which was carved out of Tuensang District. It is bounded by Tuensang District in the north, Phek District in the west and Myanmar in the east. It is headquartered at Kiphire, which is at an altitude of 896 m above sea level. The major cities of this district are Seyochung, Sitimi, Pungro and Kiphire. Saramati (3,841 m), highest peak in Nagaland, is located in this district. Kiphire also has an earth station. Kisatong village is another tourist destination in the district. Sangtam(Eastern), Yimchunger and Sema are the predominant tribes.