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The people in Matu speak several Matupi dialects, called "Matupi ol”. Almost all the tribes of Matupi have their own dialect or language. The traditional languages do not have any script of their own, so missionaries used Roman script to transcribe them. The Matupi dialect is distinctive but also
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There are four wards in Matupi: Ngala Ward, Longvan ward, Khoboi ward, and
Cangbong ward. Among these wards Ngala, Longvan and Khoboi ward are the major places where the following clans reside: Hmanrhing, Laithang, Longla, Oitoe, Rhalawk, Rhinguet, Sampok, Takluem, Taknan, Thanghul, Thangkhoeng,
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The whole region is made up of high hills and deep valleys. Matupi township measures about 68 miles (109 km) from north to south, 47 miles (76 km) from east to west. It has an area of about 2,316.8 square miles (6,000 km). The township sits at 3,560 feet (1,090 m) above sea
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Township mainly occurs by car, through poorly maintained roads that cut along the mountainsides and valleys. Due to the rough terrain and rugged nature of the landscape, travel can be difficult.
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