Putao
ပူတာအိုမြို့ | |
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  Putao Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 27°19′33″N 97°25′21″E / 27.32583°N 97.42250°E | |
| Country |  Myanmar |
| Division |  Kachin State |
| District | Putao District |
| Township | Putao Township |
| Population | 10,000[1] |
| • Ethnicities | Kachin Hkamti Shan Bamar |
| • Religions | Buddhism Christianity |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Putao (Burmese: ပူတာအိုမြို့) is a town in Kachin State, Myanmar and the principal town in Putao Township. The area around Putao is famous for its variety of birds and rare orchids, especially the so-called "Black Orchid" found in the mountains surrounding Putao. Myanmar's highest mountain, Hkakabo Razi, and other snow-capped peaks are visible from Putao.
