Putao District

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Putao District (

Townships

The district is divided into five administrative townships:

• Putao Township
• Sumprabum Township
• Machanbaw Township
• Kawnglanghpu Township
• Nogmung Township

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27°16′N 97°47′E / 27.267°N 97.783°E / 27.267; 97.783

Transportation

The main link to Putao district is the Putao Airport located in the main town of Putao.

Tourism

Hkakabo Razi, the highest peak in Myanmar, is located in Putao District along the northern border with China. The peak, at the southern end of the Himalayas, is snow-capped year-round and is a favorite among Burmese climbers and international visitors.