Loi Pangnao

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Loi Pangnao
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Loi Pangnao
Location in Burma
Highest point
Elevation 2,563 m (8,409 ft) [1]
Prominence 1,590 m (5,220 ft) [2]
Listing List of Ultras of Southeast Asia
Ribu
Coordinates 21°19′1″N100°19′57″E / 21.31694°N 100.33250°E / 21.31694; 100.33250 [3]
Geography
Location Shan State, Myanmar
Parent range Daen Lao Range
Climbing
First ascent unknown
Easiest route climb

Loi Pangnao is the highest mountain of the Daen Lao Range (Loi La Range), a subrange of the Shan Hills. It is located near Mong Yawng in Shan State, Burma close to the border with China.

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With a height of 2,563 m and a prominence of 1,590 m, Loi Pangnao is one of the ultra prominent peaks of Southeast Asia. [4]

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References

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  2. "World Ribus – Southeast Asia". World Ribus. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  3. GoogleEarth
  4. Loi Pangnao (mountain) - Region: Shan State, Myanmar Archived 2012-04-23 at the Wayback Machine