Popa Mountain National Park
Popa Mountain National Park is a national park in Myanmar covering 128.54 km2 (49.63 sq mi). It was established in 1989.[1] In elevation, it ranges from 285 to 1,490 m (935 to 4,888 ft) surrounding Mount Popa in Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region.[2]
| Popa Mountain National Park | |
|---|---|
| Burmese: ပုပ္ပားတောင်အမျိုးသားဥယျာဉ် | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
  Location in Myanmar | |
| Location | Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Division,  Myanmar |
| Coordinates | 20°55′N 95°15′E |
| Area | 128.54 km2 (49.63 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1989 |
| Governing body | Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division |
References
- World Database on Protected Areas (2019). "Popa Mountain Park". Protected Planet.
- 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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