Mokokchung is a municipality located in the Mokokchung District of the Indian state of Nagaland. It serves as the district headquarters and functions as the primary urban hub for the region.
The town is recognized as the cultural nerve centre of the Ao people and stands as the most significant urban centre in northern Nagaland from both economic and political perspectives. The municipality is organized into 16 wards, with Kumlong, Sangtemla, Alempang, and Yimyu being the largest among them.