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.
| Mela Taung | |
|---|---|
| မယ်လတောင် | |
  Mela Taung Location in Burma | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,080 m (6,820 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) |
| Listing | List of Ultras of Southeast Asia |
| Coordinates | 17°12′00″N 98°5′00″E / 17.20000°N 98.08333°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kayin State, Myanmar |
| Parent range | Dawna Range |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | unknown |
| Easiest route | climb |
With a height of 2,080 metres (6,820 ft) and a prominence of 1,707 metres (5,600 ft), Mela Taung is one of the ultra prominent peaks of Southeast Asia.[2]
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