On April 30, 2022, new districts were expanded across the country. Nansang Township was separated from Loilem District and put into the new Nansang District along with various other townships.[4]
The townships is relatively diverse, with the Shan people making up the largest plurality at only 39.89% of the population in 2019, followed by Bamar and Pa-O people at 15.3 and 12.15% each respectively.[2]
