 It is the third largest town in the district after Mokokchung and Tuli town

Changtongya is located in the Langpangkong Range which runs in a North-South direction, the Tsula (Dikhu) river flows parallel to the range to the east, and the Melak on its west.The town has views of the Melak and the Tsula Valleys as well as the peaks and ranges of Naga hills rising from the valleys.Changtongya has a no-hunting zone reserve forest, which is a haven for bird watchers.