Hsihseng

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Hsihseng

Coordinates20.16°, 97.25°

Demographic figures from Central Statistical Organization (Myanmar). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Hsi Hseng or Hsi-hseng is a town in the Shan State of eastern Burma. It is located in Hsi Hseng Township in the Pa-O Self-Administered Zone and lies along National Highway 5. It is connected to Loikaw in the South and Taunggyi in the south. The area is a known producer of opium and methamphetamine; poppy fields and a methamphetamine factory have been reported in Hsi Hseng. Gee Dong was killed near Hsi Hseng in 1974. People there are mostly Pa-Oh and some are Shan but Burmese are increasing now on 2023.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.