Aungban

Aungban (Burmese: အောင်ပန်းမြို့) (Pa'o Karen: ဝေင်ꩻအောင်ႏဗန်း) is a prominent trading town in the southern Shan State of Myanmar. Aungban plays a vital role in the national agricultural supply chain, distributing produce to various regions across the country. It is located in Kalaw Township which is part of Kalaw District. It lies on the Thazi-Kyaingtong road at an elevation of 4,219 feet (1,286 m) above sea level.

As of March 2023, the town had a recorded population of 30,982. Due to its strategic location in agricultural villages, Aungban functions as a key junction town. Local traders collect a wide variety of agricultural products; mainly potato, garlic, ginger, cabbage, tomato, cauliflower, avocado, orange, and tea-leaves, from nearby towns and villages and distribute to other parts of the country, especially Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyitaw, Nyaung U, Tachileik, Kayin and Mon. The town's significance dates back to the colonial era, with its railway system playing a crucial role in transporting agricultural produce, notably potatoes, which were once renowned in Kolkata.