Mong Yawng
Mong Yawng (Burmese: မိုင်းယောင်းမြို့) is a town, located in eastern Shan State, Myanmar.
Mong Yawng | |
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  Mong Yawng Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 21°11′0″N 100°22′0″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Shan State |
| District | Mong Hpayak District |
| Township | Mong Yawng Township |
| Population | |
| • Ethnicities | Shan, Wa, Arkha |
| • Religions | Theravada Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
History
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]
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