Putao District

District of Kachin, Myanmar

Putao District (Burmese: ပူတာအိုခရိုင်) is the northernmost district of Myanmar and part of the Kachin State in northern Burma bordering China. The capital lies at Putao.

Location in Kachin State

Townships

The district is divided into five administrative townships:

  • Putao Township
  • Sumprabum Township
  • Machanbaw Township
  • Kawnglanghpu Township
  • Nogmung Township
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Kachin State
Capital: Myitkyina
Bhamo District
  • Bhamo Township
  • Mansi Township
  • Momauk Township
  • Shwegu Township

Mohnyin District
Myitkyina District
Putao District
Main cities and towns

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.