Banlao Township

Banlao Township is a rural township in Cangyuan Va Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. The township shares a border with Mongmao Township to the west and south, Mangka Town to the north, and Banhong Township to the east. it had a population of 8,887 and an area of 172.332 km2.

Name
The word Banlao is transliteration in Dai language. Banlao means site for discussion.

History
On June 18, 1941, the west of the Banhong Village belonged to Burma.

On January 25, 1960, China and Burma sign bilateral boundary division agreements, the boundary of the two countries was determined.

It was upgraded to a township in 1988.

Administrative division
As of 2017, the township is divided into 6 villages: Shangbanlao, Xiabanlao , Xinzhai , Yingpan , Bangao , and Palang.

Geography
The highest point in the township is Mount Gongmoxiang which stands 1747 m above sea level. The lowest point is Dongnahai, which, at 520 m above sea level.

The Nangun River, Nanyi River , Nanka River , tributaries of the Nu River, flow through the township.

The Shangbanlao Reservoir 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 and average annual rainfall of 1965.8 mm.

Economy
Natural rubber, cassava, tea, walnuts and rapeseed are major cash crops.

Attractions


Nangun River Natural Protection Area is a national nature reserve in the township.

The White Pagoda is a famous scenic spot in the area.