History:

The regional name Phek is derived from the word "Phekrekedze" meaning watch tower. Phek was a small part of the Kohima District, under the auspices of an additional Deputy Commissioner from 1957 until it was upgraded to a fully-fledged District on 21 Dec. 1973. Phek, a town, south-central state of Nagaland, northeastern India. It is located in the Naga Mountains, about 125 miles [121 km] off the rugged mountain range east of Kohima.

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Adorned with rich flora and fauna, the Phek region is home to its own pheasant species called Blyth's Tragopan and some rare species of orchids. It is estimated that 90% of the region is covered by forest, which, therefore, has made it an ideal destination for nature lovers and wildlife tourism.

Location:

The region has an area of ​​2026 km2.

Subcategories:

There are less than 14 districts in total in Phek.

Villages:

There are 117 total districts in the region.

Cities:

There are 2 cities in total in this region.