Natmataung National Park

Natmataung National Park
Burmese: (နတ်မတောင်အမျိုးသားဥယျာဉ်
Map showing the location of Natmataung National Park
Map showing the location of Natmataung National Park
Location in Myanmar
LocationChin State,  Myanmar
Coordinates21°25′N 93°47′E / 21.417°N 93.783°E / 21.417; 93.783
Area275.3 sq mi (713 km2)[1]
Established2010
Governing bodyNature and Wildlife Conservation Division

Natmataung National Park is a national park in Myanmar covering 275.3 sq mi (713 km2). It was established in 2010 and is listed as one of the ASEAN Heritage Parks.[1] In elevation, it ranges from 2,430 to 10,070 ft (740 to 3,070 m) surrounding Nat Ma Taung in Mindat and Kanpetlet Townships, Chin State. It was designated an Important Bird Area in 2004.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b World Database on Protected Areas (2019). "Natmataung National Park". Protected Planet.
  2. ^ Beffasti, L.; Gallanti, V., eds. (2011). "Natma Taung". Myanmar Protected Areas: Context, Current Status and Challenges (PDF). Milano, Yangon: Istituto Oikos, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association. pp. 72–73.

External links

  • BirdLife International (2019). "Important Bird Areas factsheet: Natmataung (Mount Victoria)".


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