Mawhpung Bum

Mawhpung Bum
Mawhpung Bum Location in Burma
Highest point
Elevation	1,874 m (6,148 ft) [1]
Prominence	1,562 m (5,125 ft)
Listing	List of Ultras of Southeast Asia Ribu
Coordinates	26°56′27″N96°02′55″E / 26.9408°N 96.0487°E / 26.9408; 96.0487
Geography
Location	Sagaing Region, Burma
Parent range	Sangpang Bum Range
Climbing
First ascent	unknown
Easiest route	climb

Mawhpung Bum or Mawhpungbum is a conspicuous mountain of the Sagaing Region, Burma. It is located near the border with Kachin State.

With a height of 1,874 metres (6,148 ft) and a prominence of 1,562 metres (5,125 ft), Mawhpung Bum is one of the ultra prominent peaks of Southeast Asia. ^[2]

See also

• List of mountains in Burma
• List of ultras of Southeast Asia

References

1. Peaklist - 19 Mountain Summits with Prominence of 1,500 meters or greater Retrieved 29 December 2011
2. Peakbagger - Mawhpung Bum, Myanmar

External links

• "Northern Triangle subtropical forests". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund.
• Google Books, The Physical Geography of Southeast Asia