Protected Area · Bhutan
Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary
Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Bhutan, covering 89,573 acres (36,249 ha), established in 1974.
Protected Area · Bhutan
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Bhutan |
| Area | 89,573 acres (36,249 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary
Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary (formerly Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary) is the smallest protected area of Bhutan covering 334.73 square kilometres (129.24 sq mi) in Samdrup Jongkhar District along the southern border with Assam. Its elevations range between 400 metres (1,300 ft) and 2,200 metres (7,200 ft). Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary is, despite its small acreage, an important habitat for elephants, gaur (Bos gaurus), and other tropical wildlife.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary?
Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary is in Bhutan.
When was Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary established?
Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary?
Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary covers 89,573 acres (36,249 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4250490 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jomotsangkha_Wildlife_Sanctuary — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).