Api Nampa Conservation Area
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The Api-Nampa Conservation Area is a protected area in the western Nepal that was established in 2010. It has an area of 1,903 km2 (735 sq mi).[1] It ranges in elevation from 518 to 7,132 m (1,699 to 23,399 ft) at the Himalayan peak Api and is part of the Kailash Sacred Landscape.[2]
| Api Nampa Conservation Area | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
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  Location within Sudurpashchim Province  Location within Nepal  Location within South Asia | |
| Location | Nepal |
| Coordinates | 29.875°N 80.766°E |
| Area | 1,903 km2 (735 sq mi) |
| Established | 2010 |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation |
Named after the two peaks Api and Nampa, it was established to conserve the unique biodiversity and cultural heritage of the area.[1] It is inhabited by 54,358 people living in 8966 households.[3]
A grasslands plateau is at the center of the area. It is intermixed with various forest types.[4]
Fauna
Mammalian species include snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, red panda, common langur, Himalayan tahr, Himalayan musk deer, goral and serow. Birds include Himalayan monal, snowcock and blood pheasant.[1]