Möng Pu
Möng Pu | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Country |  Burma |
| State | Shan State |
| District | Mongsat District |
| Township | Mong Ping Township |
| Elevation | 485 m (1,591 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Möng Pu or Mong Pu is a village in Mong Ping Township, Mongsat District, Shan State, eastern Myanmar.[2]
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 and residence of the ruler was the town of Mong Pu.[4][5]
References
- ^ GoogleEarth
- ^ "Möng Pu". Mapcarta. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ "Loi San". Mapcarta. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ "Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 15, p. 200". Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ Sir Charles Crosthwaite "The pacification of Burma"
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