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Popa Mountain National Park

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Popa Mountain National Park
Burmese: ပုပ္ပားတောင်အမျိုးသားဥယျာဉ်
Map showing the location of Popa Mountain National Park
Map showing the location of Popa Mountain National Park
Location 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 km2)[1]
Established1989
Governing bodyNature and Wildlife Conservation Division

Popa Mountain National Park is a national park in Myanmar covering 50 sq mi (130 km2). It was established in 1989.[1] In elevation, it ranges from 935 to 4,888 ft (285 to 1,490 m) surrounding Mount Popa in Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b 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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