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Village in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Mago
Village
Mago is located in Arunachal PradeshMagoMagoLocation in Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaShow map of Arunachal PradeshMago is located in IndiaMagoMagoMago (India)Show map of India
Coordinates: 27°41′16″N 92°12′29″E / 27.68778°N 92.20806°E / 27.68778; 92.20806
Country India
StateArunachal Pradesh
DistrictTawang
Elevation3,585 m (11,762 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialEnglish
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-AR
Vehicle registrationAR

Mago is a village Panchayat in Thingbu Tehsil of Tawang district in the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Situated on the banks of the Goshu Chu, it lies 85 km from Tawang and 59 km from Jang. A well-maintained road connects Jang and Mago. The nearest railway station is in Missamari, and the closest airport is in Guwahati.

Demography

The inhabitants of Mago belong to the Monpa community, primarily engaged in yak herding. During the summer, these herders move further up into the mountain pastures to graze their yaks. The village is home to over 1,000 yaks. In June and July, the region also sees the growth of caterpillar fungus (Keeda Jadi), which is highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine as an aphrodisiac.

Amenities

Mago has a hydropower plant and an Airtel mobile tower. The village's main attractions are its two perennial hot water springs. Accommodations include state government guest rooms and home stays.

See also

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State of Arunachal Pradesh
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