Hsohsa Explained

Hsohsa
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Burma
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Burma
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Shan State
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Taunggyi District
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Hsi Hseng Township
Timezone:MST
Utc Offset:+6.30
Coordinates:20.4°N 118°W

Hsohsa is a village in Hsi Hseng Township, Taunggyi District, in the Shan State of eastern Burma.[1] It is located northeast of the town of Loisawn. It is a primary agricultural village, with extensive fields around it.[2] [3] The village is named after Hso Hsa Hpa, a ruler of ancient Shan who was the son of Sao Pet Law.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: United States Board on Geographical Names. United States. War Dept. General Staff. Survey of India. Gazetteer to maps of Burma. 28 September 2011. 1944. Army Map Service. 297.
  2. Maps. Google Maps. September 28, 2011-->.
  3. . Microsoft and Harris Corporation Earthstar Geographics LLC. September 28, 2011-->.
  4. Book: Scott, Sir James George. Gazetteer of Upper Burma and the Shan states. 28 September 2011. 1983. AMS Press. 978-0-404-16860-5.