Mount Zwegabin

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Mount Zwegabin (Burmese, S'gaw Karen, Phlone) is a mountain in Myanmar. It is located in Kayin State, in the southern part of the country, around 450 km south of the capital Naypyidaw. The mountain is about 722 meters (2, 369 feet) above sea level, and the highest peak is said to reach 2,734 feet. The terrain around Mount Zwegabin is flat to the northwest, but hilly to the southeast. Mount Zwegabin is the highest point in the region. The area surrounding the mountain is quite densely populated, with approximately 155 inhabitants per square kilometer. The closest major city is Hpa-an, located 8.2 kilometres (5.1 mi) northwest of Mount Zwegabin. The landscape around the mountains consists of a mosaic of agricultural land and natural vegetation.

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