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Popa Mountain National Park

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National park in Myanmar
Popa Mountain National Park
Burmese: ပုပ္ပားတောင်အမျိုးသားဥယျာဉ်
IUCN category II (national park)
Map showing the location of Popa Mountain National ParkMap showing the location of Popa Mountain National ParkLocation in Myanmar
LocationKyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
Coordinates20°55′N 95°15′E / 20.917°N 95.250°E / 20.917; 95.250
Area50 sq mi (130 km)
Established1989
Governing bodyNature and Wildlife Conservation Division

Popa Mountain National Park is a national park in Myanmar covering 50 sq mi (130 km). It was established in 1989. In elevation, it ranges from 935 to 4,888 ft (285 to 1,490 m) surrounding Mount Popa in Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region.

References

  1. ^ World Database on Protected Areas (2019). "Popa Mountain Park". Protected Planet.
  2. Beffasti, L.; Gallanti, V., eds. (2011). "Popa". Myanmar Protected Areas: Context, Current Status and Challenges (PDF). Milano, Yangon: Istituto Oikos, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association. pp. 80–81.
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