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Wankun Destination Guide

Delve into Wankun in Myanmar

Wankun in the region of Shan is located in Myanmar - some 107 mi or ( 173 km ) North-East of Nay Pyi Taw , the country's capital .

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Local time in Wankun is now 06:20 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Rangoon " with a UTC offset of 6.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Phayao, Lampang, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Taunggyi. While being here, you might want to check out Phayao . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Wankun ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Taunggyi

Taunggyi, is the capital of Shan State, Myanmar. Taunggyi has an estimated population of 205,000 as of 2010, making it the fifth largest city in Myanmar, and is at an elevation of 4,712 feet above sea level. The name Taunggyi means "huge mountain" in the Burmese language, and is named after the ridge on the east of the city, part of the Shan Hills system, whose prominent high point is called Taung-chun or "The Spur. " Locally this spur is popularly known as Phaya Taung.

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Located at 20.78 97.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Populated places in Taunggyi District, Taunggyi Township, Township capitals of Burma

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