| Banlao Township | |
| Translit Lang1: | Chinese |
| Translit Lang1 Type: | Simplified |
| Translit Lang1 Info: | 班老乡 |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Traditional |
| Translit Lang1 Info1: | 班老鄉 |
| Translit Lang1 Type2: | Pinyin |
| Translit Lang1 Info2: | Bānlǎo Xiāng |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Yunnan |
| Subdivision Type3: | County |
| Subdivision Name3: | Cangyuan Va Autonomous County |
| Area Total Km2: | 172.332 |
| Population: | 8,887 |
| Population As Of: | 2010 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Coordinates: | 23.2514°N 98.9328°W |
| Pushpin Map: | China Yunnan |
| Pushpin Label Position: | top |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Yunnan. |
| Timezone: | China Standard |
| Utc Offset: | +8 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 677404 |
| Area Code: | 0883 |
Banlao Township 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] it had a population of 8,887 and an area of 172.332km2.
The word Banlao is transliteration in Dai language. Banlao means site for discussion.
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.[3]
It was upgraded to a township in 1988.
As of 2017, the township is divided into 6 villages: Shangbanlao, Xiabanlao, Xinzhai, Yingpan, Bangao, and Palang .
The highest point in the township is Mount Gongmoxiang which stands above sea level. The lowest point is Dongnahai, which, at 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 and average annual rainfall of 1965.8mm.
Natural rubber, cassava, tea, walnuts and rapeseed are major cash crops.
Nangun River Natural Protection Area is a national nature reserve in the township.[4]
The White Pagoda is a famous scenic spot in the area.