Na-hpan | |
|---|---|
  Na-hpan Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 22°39′6″N97°52′30″E / 22.65167°N 97.87500°E | |
| Country |  Burma |
| Division | Shan State |
| District | Lashio District |
| Township | Mongyai Township |
| Elevation | 1,991 ft (607 m) |
| Population | |
| • Ethnicities | Shan |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
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