Mela Taung

Mela Taung
Mela Taung

Location in Burma

Highest point
Elevation 2,080 m (6,820 ft) [1]
Prominence 1,707 m (5,600 ft)
Listing List of Ultras of Southeast Asia
Coordinates 17°12′00″N 98°5′00″E / 17.20000°N 98.08333°E / 17.20000; 98.08333Coordinates: 17°12′00″N 98°5′00″E / 17.20000°N 98.08333°E / 17.20000; 98.08333
Geography
Location Kayin State, Myanmar
Parent range Dawna Range
Climbing
First ascent unknown
Easiest route climb

Mela Taung is the highest mountain of the Dawna Range. It is located in Kayin State, Burma, close to the border with Thailand.

With a height of 2,080 m and a prominence of 1,707 m, Mela Taung is one of the ultra prominent peaks of Southeast Asia.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Peaklist - 19 Mountain Summits with Prominence of 1,500 meters or greater Retrieved 29 December 2011
  2. ↑ Mela Taung (mountain) - Region: Shan State, Myanmar

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