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Hlawga National Park
Hlawga National Park is a national park in Myanmar, established in 1982, covering 6.2 km² (2 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Myanmar's 10 national parks.
- Area
- 6.2 km²
- Established
- 1982
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- RGN · 11 km
Nearest airports to Hlawga National Park
- 1 RGN11 kmstraight line
- 2 SNW251 kmstraight line
- 3 MAQ261 kmstraight line
ThailandMore about Hlawga National Park
Hlawga National Park is one of 10 national parks in Myanmar. It covers 6.2 km² (623 ha) — about 3.1 times the size of Monaco, making it the #9 largest national park in Myanmar (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1982, 44 years ago — the first national parks in Myanmar date back to 1893. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Hlawga National Park
The closest airport is Yangon International Airport (RGN), about 11 km away — around 14 minutes by car; alternatively Thandwe Airport (SNW, 251 km). Other national parks within reach include Salawin National Park (721 km²), Mae Moei National Park (197 km²), Mae Ngao National Park and Mae Tho National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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