Kelatha Wildlife Sanctuary
Kelatha Wildlife Sanctuary (Burmese: ကေလာသ တောရိုင်းတိရစ္ဆာန် ဘေးမဲ့တော, alternatively spelt as Kaylartha Widlife Sanctuary) is a protected area in Myanmar stretching over 22.45 km2 (8.67 sq mi). It was established in 1942. It harbours evergreen and mixed deciduous forest with elevations ranging from 0 to 355 m (1,165 ft) in Bilin Township, Mon State. The sanctuary is administered from Bilin.
| Kelatha Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Kelatha Wildlife Sanctuary Location in Myanmar | |
| Location | Bilin Township, Mon State, Myanmar |
| Nearest city | Belin |
| Coordinates | 17°13′00″N 97°7′00″E |
| Area | 22.45 km2 (8.67 sq mi) |
| Established | 1942 |
| Governing body | Myanmar Forest Department |
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