Mong Pu

Town in Shan State, Myanmar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Möng Pu or Mong Pu is a village in Mong Ping Township, Mongsat District, Shan State, eastern Myanmar.[2]

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Möng Pu
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Möng Pu is located in Myanmar
Möng Pu
Möng Pu
Location in Myanmar
Coordinates: 20°54′00″N 98°45′00″E
Country Myanmar
StateShan State
DistrictMongsat District
TownshipMong Ping Township
Elevation485 m (1,591 ft)
Time zoneUTC+6.30 (MST)
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Geography

Mong Pu lies in a small valley surrounded by mountains. Loi San mountain is located about 2 km to the southeast of the town, overlooking the Möng Pu valley.[3]

History

Mongpu State (Möngpu, where Mong is equivalent to Thai Mueang) was one of the Shan States. It was a tributary state of Kengtung State. The capital of Mongpu State and the residence of its ruler was the town of Mong Pu, which is this town.[4][5]

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