Kaungton
Kaungton | |
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Kaungton Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 24°8′N 97°6′E / 24.133°N 97.100°E | |
| Country | Burma |
| State | Kachin State |
| District | Bhamo District |
| Township | Bhamo Township |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (UTC + 6:30) |
Kaungton (Burmese: ကောင်းတုံ) is a village in Bhamo Township in Bhamo District in the Kachin State of north-eastern Burma.[1]
Etymology
Kaungton comes from the Shan name Kwangtung, meaning "Sambar's field".[2]
History
Historically, Kaungton was an important emporium of trade with China, rivaling Bhamo.[2]