Kunhing
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Kunhing (Kunhein) is located in Kunhing Township in the middle part of southern Shan state, Myanmar. The name Kunhein refers to "a thousand island" in the local Shan language.
Geographic
Kunhing is located at 21°18′10″N 98°25′36″E / 21.30278°N 98.42667°ECoordinates: 21°18′10″N 98°25′36″E / 21.30278°N 98.42667°E.
Population
As refers to 1988 census figures, it has less than 30,000 population; primarily Shans. Minorities are Akar, Lisu and Palaung.
Places of interest
Kunhing Bridge – over 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) in length crossing over two big islands in Nampan River. It is a dominant bridge on the Taunggyi-Kengtung Road.
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