Mong Ping
This article is about the town. For the former state, see Mongping State.
Mong Ping | |
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Town | |
Mong Ping Location in Burma | |
Coordinates: 21°21′00″N 99°1′00″E / 21.35000°N 99.01667°E / 21.35000; 99.01667Coordinates: 21°21′00″N 99°1′00″E / 21.35000°N 99.01667°E / 21.35000; 99.01667 | |
Country | Burma |
State | Shan State |
District | Mongsat District |
Township | Mong Ping Township |
Elevation[1] | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
Time zone | MST (UTC+6.30) |
Mong Ping is a town and seat of Mong Ping Township in Mongsat District, Shan State in eastern Myanmar.[2] This town was not the capital of Mongping State in the Lawksawk area.
Geography
Mong Ping lies in a narrow valley about 60 km west of Kengtung. The whole Mong Ping area is mountainous with high ranges running roughly in a north/south direction. 1,831 m high Loi Wengwo mountain overlooks the narrow Mong Ping valley from the western side.[3]
References
- ↑ GoogleEarth
- ↑ Picture
- ↑ "Loi Wengwo". Mapcarta. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
Mong Ping Township of the Shan State | |
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Capital: Mong Ping | |
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