Mong Hsat
Mong Hsat
Mongsat | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Mong Hsat Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 20°32′N 99°15′E / 20.533°N 99.250°E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Region |  Shan |
| District | Mong Hsat District |
| Township | Mong Hsat Township |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Mong Hsat is a town in the Shan State of Myanmar, the capital of Mong Hsat Township. It is served by Monghsat Airport.
History
Monghsat State (Mönghsat, where Mong is equivalent to Thai Mueang) was one of the Shan States. It was a tributary state of Kengtung State. The capital was the town of Monghsat.[1][2]
Cultivation of the opium poppy is said to be on the rise in the area after the United Wa State Army decided to stop it in their territory of northern Shan state.[3]
References
- ^ Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 15, p. 200.
- ^ Sanda Simms, The Kingdoms of Laos. p. 207
- ^ Solomon, Mungpi. "Ethnic militia accuses junta of forcing opium cultivation". Mizzima News. Retrieved 2008-12-25.
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External links
- Satellite map GeoNames
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