Lawksawk Township () is a township of Taunggyi District in the Shan State of Myanmar. The principal town is Lawksawk.
Geography Lawksawk Township is bounded on the north by the townships of Nawnghkio, Kyaukme, and Hsipaw; on the east by Mong Kung and Hopong; on the south by Taunggyi, Kalaw, and Pingdaya; and on the west by Ywangan. It is the northernmost township in the Taunggyi District.
Lawksawk is situated in a mountainous region with ranges generally running north and south, divided by broad valleys. Most of the township is within the drainage basins of two rivers, the Zawgyi and the Nam Lang. History Saohpas of Lawksawk Lawksawk has traditionally been ruled by a saohpa (chieftain). The following is a list of the known saohpas of Lawksawk: Hkun Sam Lik 1791–1811 On Gaing 1812–1813 Hkun Shwe Ek 1813–1850 Vacant 1850–1854 Sao Weng (first time) 1854–1881 Occupied by Yawnghwe 1881–1886 Sao Weng (second time) 1886–1887 Bo Saing (regent) 1887 Hkun Nu 1887–1900 Sao Hkun Nsok 1900–1946 Sao Hkun Hsa 1946–1952
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