falam

Falam is a town in northwestern Myanmar, the administrative seat of Falam District and Falam Township in Chin State. It is situated in the rugged Chin Hills near the border with India and serves as a local market center and gateway for surrounding villages. The town’s population comprises Chin communities, including the Falam people, with livelihoods rooted in agriculture, weaving, and small-scale trade. The Falam language, also known as Falam Chin, is spoken by the Falam people and is part of the broader Chin language group within the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Historically, Falam has functioned as a regional hub for commerce and governance within the township and district. In contemporary times, the town maintains a rural character while hosting essential services such as schools and clinics that serve residents of the district. The surrounding region experiences a monsoon-influenced climate, with a wet season bringing heavy rains and occasional landslides in the hills.

The term Falam can also refer to the Falam people and the Falam language, reflecting the ethnolinguistic diversity of western Myanmar. See also: Chin people, Chin State, Myanmar, Falam District, Falam Township.