Ban Samthang

Ban Samthang is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,061 metres. Ban Samthang is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the locality .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sam Neua and Xam Nua.

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is the capital of Hua Phan Province, .

Town
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Xam Neua, is the capital of Houaphanh Province, . is situated 9 km west of Ban Samthang.

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is a district and town in Hua Phan province, visited for its famous caves. The former Pathet Lao revolutionary headquarters sit in a striking valley of fertile hills and limestone cliffs riddled with caves, several of which were used to shelter PL soldiers and civilians from clandestine US bombing during the so-called "Secret War" from 1964 until 1973.

Ban Samthang

Latitude
20.40174° or 20° 24′ 6″ north
Longitude
104.13632° or 104° 8′ 11″ east
Elevation
1,061 metres (3,481 feet)
Open location code
7PG6C42P+MG
Geo­Names ID
1955316
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In Other Languages

“Ban Samthang” goes by many names.
  • Lao: “Ban Samthang”

Localities in the Area

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