Banlao Township
Township in Yunnan, China
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Banlao Township (Chinese: 班老乡) is a rural township in Cangyuan Va Autonomous County, Yunnan, China.[1] The township shares a border with Mongmao Township to the west and south, Mangka Town to the north, and Banhong Township to the east.[2] As of the 2010 census[update] it had a population of 8,887 and an area of 172.332-square-kilometre (66.538 sq mi).
Banlao Township | |
|---|---|
| Chinese transcription(s) | |
| • Simplified | 班老乡 |
| • Traditional | 班老鄉 |
| • Pinyin | Bānlǎo Xiāng |
Township skyline Main street Township hall Banlao White Stupa Banlao Central Temple Anti-British Site Stele | |
  Banlao Township Location in Yunnan. | |
| Coordinates: 23°15′05″N 98°55′58″E | |
| Country |  China |
| Province | Yunnan |
| County | Cangyuan Va Autonomous County |
| Area | |
• Total | 172.332 km2 (66.538 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 8,887 |
| • Density | 51.57/km2 (133.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 677404 |
| Area code | 0883 |
Name
The word Banlao is transliteration in Dai language. Banlao means site for discussion.
History
Administrative division
As of 2017, the township is divided into 6 villages: Shangbanlao (Chinese: 上班老村), Xiabanlao (Chinese: 下班老村), Xinzhai (Chinese: 新寨村), Yingpan (Chinese: 营盘村), Bangao (Chinese: 班搞村), and Palang (Chinese: 帕浪村).
Geography
The highest point in the township is Mount Gongmoxiang (Chinese: 公莫香山) which stands 1,747 metres (5,732 ft) above sea level. The lowest point is Dongnahai (Chinese: 垌那海), which, at 520 metres (1,710 ft) above sea level.
The Nangun River (Chinese: 南滚河), Nanyi River (Chinese: 南衣河), Nanka River (Chinese: 南卡河), tributaries of the Nu River, flow through the township.
The Shangbanlao Reservoir (Chinese: 上班老水库) is the largest body of water in the township.
The township enjoys a subtropical humid monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) and average annual rainfall of 1,965.8-millimetre (77.39 in).
Economy
Natural rubber, cassava, tea, walnuts and rapeseed are major cash crops.
Attractions
Nangun River Natural Protection Area (Chinese: 南滚河自然保护区) is a national nature reserve in the township.[4]
The White Pagoda (Chinese: 白塔) is a famous scenic spot in the area.