Keokradong

Keokradong
Small shelter and a signboard put up by the Bangladeshi military
Highest point
Elevation 986 m (3,235 ft)
Prominence 400 m (1,300 ft) [1]
Listing List of mountains of Bangladesh
Coordinates 21°56′59″N 92°30′51″E / 21.94972°N 92.51417°E / 21.94972; 92.51417Coordinates: 21°56′59″N 92°30′51″E / 21.94972°N 92.51417°E / 21.94972; 92.51417 
Geography
Keokradong
Location in Bangladesh, near the border with Myanmar
Location Ruma, Bandarban
Geology
Mountain type Mountain

Keokradong is a peak located in Bandarban, Bangladesh, with an elevation of 986 metres (3,235 ft).[2] Some sources claim it as the highest point of Bangladesh.

On the top of Keokradong there is a small shelter and a signboard put up by the Bangladeshi military proclaiming the elevation to be 967 metres (3,172 ft).

Height measured by handheld GPS shows it is 986 metres (3,235 ft) with 3m accuracy.[3]

There is a controversy about the highest point of Bangladesh, and some sources indicate Saka Haphong as the most elevated peak of the country.[4]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ SRTM data
  2. ↑ Elevation extremes, CIA: the World Factbook.
  3. ↑ Keokradong, Banglatrek, Banglatrek.org.
  4. ↑ "Mowdok Mual, Bangladesh". Peakbagger.com.


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