Longxan | |
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| Longxan district | |
 Location of Longxan district in Laos | |
| Country | Laos |
| Province | Xaisomboun |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Longxan is a district of Xaisomboun province, Laos. [1] [2]
Longxan | |
|---|---|
| Longxan district | |
| Location of Longxan district in Laos | |
| Country | Laos |
| Province | Xaisomboun |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Longxan is a district of Xaisomboun province, Laos. [1] [2]
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