Mawhpung Bum

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Mawhpung Bum
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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.

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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]

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