Mela Taung Explained

Mela Taung
Elevation M:2080
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:1707
Map:Myanmar
Map Size:200
Label Position:bottom
Listing:List of Ultras of Southeast Asia
Coordinates:17.2°N 98.0833°W
First Ascent:unknown
Easiest Route:climb

Mela Taung (Burmese: မယ်လတောင်) 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 and a prominence of, Mela Taung is one of the ultra prominent peaks of Southeast Asia.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.peaklist.org/WWlists/ultras/burma.html Peaklist - 19 Mountain Summits with Prominence of 1,500 meters or greater
  2. http://www.chinci.com/travel/pax/q/1309719/Mela+Taung/MM/Myanmar/0/ Mela Taung (mountain) - Region: Shan State, Myanmar