Moehnyin district is one of the township of Kachin State of Myanmar. Kachin State is the northernmost state of the country. It is bordered by China to the north and east; Shan State to the south; and Sagaing Division and India to the west. The capital of the state is Myitkyina. Other important towns include Bhamo.

The economy of Kachin State is predominantly agricultural. The main products include rice, sugar cane. Mineral products include gold and jade.

Kachin State is served by the following airports:

    * Banmaw Airport
    * Myitkyina Airport
    * Putao Airport

Kachin State has Myanmar’s highest mountain, Hkakabo Razi (5,889 metres (19,320 ft)), forming the southern tip of the Himalayas, and Southeast Asia’s largest inland lake, Indawgyi Lake.