Apalon (village)
Apalon (Pwo Eastern Karen: အ်ုပၠုံ) is a village alongside the Zami River in Kyain Seikgyi Township, Kawkareik District, Karen State, south-eastern Myanmar. The areas around Apalon are mountainous and forested. It is located on the Death Railway.
Apalon | |
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Apalon Location in Myanmar | |
| Coordinates: 15°28′53″N 98°13′59″E | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| State | Karen State |
| District | Kawkareik District |
| Township | Kyain Seikgyi Township |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Population (2014) | 2,998 |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
| Area code | 58 |
Apalon (also: Camp 82 Kilo) was a Japanese prisoner of war work camp during World War II. The camp was initially used for the construction of a 50 metres steel bridge. It served as the headquarters of group 5. The first prisoners arrived in May 1943. From July 1944 onwards, it served as a repair shop for locomotives. The camp closed in August 1945.
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