A Alao | |
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  A Alao Location in Laos | |
| Coordinates: 16°25′N106°26′E / 16.417°N 106.433°E Coordinates: 16°25′N106°26′E / 16.417°N 106.433°E | |
| Country | Laos |
| Province | Savannakhet Province |
| District | Nong |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
A Alao is a village in southeast Laos. It is in Nong District in Savannakhet Province.
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