Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary

Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary is a 2,150.73 km2 (830.40 sq mi) large protected area in northern Myanmar. It was established in 1974 in the Sagaing Region.

Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location in Myanmar
LocationHkamti District, Sagaing Region, Myanmar
Coordinates25°21′50″N 95°33′36″E
Area2,150.73 km2 (830.40 sq mi)
Established1974
Governing bodyForest Department

It is located between the Chindwin River in Hkamti District and the Uyu River, with 596.7 km2 (230.40 sq mi) of the area in Homalin Township, and 1,600 km2 (600 sq mi) in Hkamti Township.

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