Thankhet County

Thankhet County (Hailamese: Lenthueihlū Thānkhet) is one of the 18 counties of Hailam. It is located in Highlands Province and has a population around 500,000 and a land area of 1131km².

Its capital and the capital of Highlands Province is located at the town of Thankhet, located in the Thankhet valley.

The highest point in Hailam, Mount Mahling, is located in in the north-eastern corner of Thankhet County.

Geography
The county is located primarily in the Teundeung Mountains and contains the main parts of the Wanthom Valley. The ridge of the Teunyeuk Mountians forms the northern border with Bakkhet County.

Divisions

 * Thankhet Town
 * Chītdāu Township
 * Bathom Township
 * Pliūbēt Township
 * Ngaba Township

History
The county was established in 1908 during the time of British Hailam, where it was a popular rest spot and hill station.