Kadan Kyun
# Kadan Kyun

Kadan Kyun is the largest island in the Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar. Its area is 450 square kilometres (170 sq mi). The highest point is French Bay Peak (767 m (2,516 ft)), which is the highest point in the archipelago.

## Etymology

Under the British, the island was known as King Island, King's Island, and later as Kadan Island or Kadan Kyun, based on the local pronunciation.

## Communities

Among the communities on Kadan Island are Gyindaungchaung, Kabingyaung, Kapa, Kyataw, Mayanchaung, Tharawuntaungnge and Yemyitkyi.

