Keokradong

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Keokradong

Small shelter and a signboard put up by the Bangladeshi military
Elevation 986 m (3,235 ft)
Listing List of mountains of Bangladesh
Location
Keokradong
Location in Bangladesh, on the border with Myanmar
Location Ruma, Bandarban
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
Geology
Type Mountain

Keokradong is a peak located in Bangladesh, with an altitude of 986 metres (3,235 ft).[1] 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 altitude to be 3,172 feet.

Height measured by handheld GPS shows it is 986 metres (3,235 ft) with 3m accuracy.[2]

There is a controversy about the highest point of Bangladesh, and some sources indicate Mowdok Mual as the most elevated peak of the country.[3]

See also

Notes

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


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