Konkyan Township
| Konkyan | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
  Konkyan Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 23°49′00″N 98°32′00″E / 23.81667°N 98.53333°ECoordinates: 23°49′00″N 98°32′00″E / 23.81667°N 98.53333°E | |
| Country |
 Burma |
| State | Shan State |
| Self-administered zone | Kokang |
| Elevation[1] | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC+6.30) |
Konkyan Township or Kongyan Township is a township of the Kokang Self-Administered Zone in the Shan State of Burma. The main town is Konkyan.
Geography
The township was formerly part of Laukkaing District. It is sharing a border with Laukkaing Township. It is situated at 1,593 metres (5,226 ft) above sea level. The remaining area is mainly mountainous.[2]
Rubber, lychee, mango, walnut and pear are grown in this area as poppy substitutes. Sugarcane, pineapple, corn, buckwheat, soybean and various vegetables are also grown.
References
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