Haflong (Assamese: হাফলং) is a town and headquarters of Dima Hasao district in India in the state of Assam. It is the only hill station in Assam."Haflong" got its name from Dimasa word better known "Ha-floong" or "Hangkhlong" which means "Ant Hill".The term "Haflong" is prominent in use among the Dimasas, in folklores and songs of the bygone eras."Haflongbar" is one of the 40 paternal clans of the Dimasas. According to the Zeme Nagas traditions the term 'Haflong' is derived from a person name Hamlong;the erstwhile landlord of Haflong areas.". According to some old people Haflong was given a name by the British, Half-Long to indicate half way from kamrup.