Natmataung National Park
| Natmataung National Park | |
|---|---|
| Burmese: (နတ်မတောင်အမျိုးသားဥယျာဉ် | |
Location in Myanmar | |
| Location | Chin State, Myanmar |
| Coordinates | 21°25′N 93°47′E / 21.417°N 93.783°E |
| Area | 275.3 sq mi (713 km2)[1] |
| Established | 2010 |
| Governing body | Nature 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 and BirdLife International and Makino Botanical Garden (Japan) conduct studies here in collaboration with the National Park Service.[2]
References
- ^ a b World Database on Protected Areas (2019). "Natmataung National Park". Protected Planet.
- ^ 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)".