Shan, by district
Select a district on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
5 facilities
| Kengtung Prison | Prison | Kengtung |
| Lashio Prison | Prison | Lashio |
| Nyaung Shwe Prison | Prison | Taunggyi |
| Prison – Kyaukme | Prison | Kyaukme |
| Prison – Kyaukme (No. 2) | Prison | Kyaukme |
Frequently asked
How many prisons and jails are in Shan, Myanmar?
The atlas lists 5 prisons, jails and detention centres in Shan, Myanmar, including 5 prisons.
How many police stations are in Shan, Myanmar?
63 police units are listed for Shan, Myanmar: 61 police stations and 2 border police units.
Can I look up a prisoner in Shan, Myanmar?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Myanmar. Contact the facility or the Prisons Department, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which district has the most facilities?
Taunggyi, with 1 prison or jail and 21 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Not yet. The facility pages show each address and map location; the agency's own website is the authority for current contact details.
Who runs the prisons in Shan, Myanmar?
Prisons in Myanmar, including those in Shan, are run by the Prisons Department.
How is Shan, Myanmar divided in the atlas?
The atlas files Shan, Myanmar by district, following official administrative boundaries; 11 districts currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the district where it is located; Taunggyi is the largest by number of entries.
How do I contact the police in Shan, Myanmar?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 63 police units here. Open a district to see the units in each area.
Which neighbouring areas of Myanmar are covered?
Myanmar has 13 other areas in the atlas; Mandalay has the most entries (98), followed by Yangon.