top of page
Indy Chin Population
Indianapolis' Southside hosts the largest population of Chin refugees in the United States with over 16,000 refugees located mostly within Perry township.
Background
The Chin people came from the Chin state of Myanmar (Burma) to escape both religious and ethnic
persecution.
Language
Though many Chin refugees speak and/or read Burmese, they often prefer to use the Halka or Falaam--languages of the Chin State.
Learn More
You can read more about the Chin refugees here:
From Burmese to American:
Profiles in assimilation
2524 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227
bottom of page