Mong Yawng

This article is about the town. For the township, see Mong Yawng Township. For the former state, see Mongyawng State.
Mong Yawng
Town
Mong Yawng is located in Myanmar
Mong Yawng
Mong Yawng
Location in Burma
Coordinates: 21°11′0″N 100°22′0″E / 21.18333°N 100.36667°E / 21.18333; 100.36667
Country Burma
RegionShan State
DistrictTachileik District
TownshipMong Yawng Township
Population
 • Ethnicities
Shan Wa Arkha
 • Religions
Theravada Buddhism
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MST)

Mong Yawng (Burmese: မိုင်းယောင်းမြို့) is a town, located in eastern Shan State, Myanmar.

History

See also: Mong Yawng Yazawin

Mongyawng State (Möngyawng) was one of the Shan States. It was annexed by Kengtung State in 1815. Mong Yawng was the capital of the State.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Shan and Karenni States - World Statesmen
  2. ^ Sanda Simms, The Kingdoms of Laos. p. 207


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