Mela Taung
Mela Taung is a mountain in Myanmar, rising to 2,080 m, the 34th highest in Myanmar.
Where it is
Mela Taung lies in Myanmar, in Kayin State.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Khao Khun Mae Tuen | 1,897 m | 55 km |
| Mulayit Taung | 2,005 m | 127 km |
| Doi Liam | 1,986 m | 144 km |
| Khao Yen | 1,898 m | 146 km |
| Kio Mae Pan | 2,324 m | 154 km |
| Doi Inthanon | 2,580 m | 157 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Mela Taung.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mae Ramat | Thailand | 17,316 | 55 km |
| Hpa-An | Myanmar | 50,000 | 60 km |
| Myawaddy | Myanmar | 45,000 | 77 km |
| Kawkareik | Myanmar | 48,468 | 78 km |
| Mae Sot | Thailand | 44,563 | 78 km |
About this mountain
At 2,080 m, Mela Taung stands 34th among the listed peaks in Myanmar. Its topographic prominence of 1,707 m indicates the height above the lowest saddle connecting it to higher ground. The nearest peak in the dataset is Khao Khun Mae Tuen at 54.5 km distant with an elevation of 1,897 m.
Written from the figures on this page by an AI model, then checked against them automatically. No sources beyond the data shown here were used.
Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hkakabo Razi | 5,881 m |
| 2 | Tasudo Razi | 4,841 m |
| 3 | Romaing Razi | 4,627 m |
| 4 | Tani Razi | 4,580 m |
| 5 | Kazi Razi | 4,439 m |
| 6 | Noi Madwe | 4,319 m |
| 7 | Masinsang Razi | 4,287 m |
| 8 | Tasnu Hpawng | 4,188 m |
| 9 | Khambi Madin | 4,178 m |
| 10 | Gwelang Razi | 4,135 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Mela Taung?
- Mela Taung rises to 2,080 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Mela Taung?
- Mela Taung is in Myanmar, in Kayin State.
- Where does Mela Taung rank?
- It is the 34th highest of the 41 peaks we list in Myanmar, and #8,608 worldwide.
- What is the nearest city to Mela Taung?
- Mae Ramat, Thailand, about 55 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.