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

Mong Yawng
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)

History

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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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