It lies on the border with the Shan State of Myanmar.

The Shweli River is a tributary of the Irrawaddy and forms part of the northern boundary with Katha Township and part of the eastern boundary with the Shan State.

[1] The Indaung Reserved Forest and the Kyauktaung Reserved Forest are located in the eastern part of the township.

[1] Among the towns and villages in Tigyaing Township are: Aledaw, Datwin, Daungbin, Htidawgaing, Myadaung, Tawma and Wundingon.

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