Pang Hseng
Town in Shan, Myanmar
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Pang Hseng, also known as Pan Saing, Kyu Koke and Kyu-hkök,[3] is a town in Mu Se Township, Mu Se District, northern Shan State, Myanmar.[4]
Pang Hseng
ပန်ဆိုင်းမြို့ Kyu Koke | |
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Town | |
Skyline of Wanding - Pang Hseng, the town of Pang Hseng is on the upper left of the image. | |
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| Coordinates: 24°04′32″N 98°03′44″E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| State |  Shan |
| District | Mu Se District |
| Township | Mu Se Township |
| Elevation | 2,785 ft (849 m) |
| Population | |
• Town | 22,950 |
| • Urban | 9,530 |
| • Rural | 13,420 |
| Time zone | UTC+6:30 (MMT) |
On 2 November 2023 it was reported that the town had come fully under control of the Brotherhood Alliance during the ongoing civil war.[5]
Geography
Pang Hseng lies 25 km west of Mong Ko (Monekoe) by the border with China, the nearest town being Wandingzhen (Wanting) to the north across the river.[6] There is a border checkpoint in the town.[7]