Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary
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LocationPhapun Township and Paan Township, Kayin State, Myanmar
NearestcitySumprabom
Area160.58 km2 (62.00 sq mi)[1]
| Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary Location in Myanmar | |
| Location | Phapun Township and Paan Township, Kayin State, Myanmar |
| Nearest city | Sumprabom |
| Coordinates | 17°32′00″N 97°30′00″E / 17.53333°N 97.50000°E |
| Area | 160.58 km2 (62.00 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1928 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Forest Department |
Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Myanmar's Kayin State. It was established in 1928 and covers 160.58 km2 (62.00 sq mi).[1] It is mostly flat with elevation ranging from 20 to 260 m (66 to 853 ft). Annual precipitation is about 3,800 mm (150 in).[2]
Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1928 for the protection of one of the last Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) families in the country.[3] As of 2011, it was not managed due to security issues.[2] The Forest Department is the responsible management authority.[4]
