Putao District
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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.
Townships
[edit]The district is divided into five administrative townships:
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Capital: Myitkyina | ||
| Bhamo District |   | |
| Mohnyin District | ||
| Myitkyina District | ||
| Putao District | ||
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27°16′N 97°47′E / 27.267°N 97.783°E
Transportation
[edit]The main link to Putao district is the Putao Airport located in the main town of Putao.
Tourism
[edit]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.