Nahá–Metzabok
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Nahá–Metzabok Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve in southeastern Mexico. It is located in the state of Chiapas, on the northeastern flank of the Chiapas Highlands. The reserve protects montane rain forests, pine and oak forests, and natural lakes.
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Nahá–Metzabok Biosphere Reserve | |
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Nahá Flora and Fauna Protection Area Metzabok Flora and Fauna Protection Area | |
Location | Ocosingo, Chiapas, Mexico |
Coordinates | 17°03′N 91°36′W[3] |
Area | 134.53 km2 (51.94 sq mi) |
Designation | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (2009) |
Official name | Áreas de Protección de Flora y Fauna de Nahá y Metzabok |
Designated | 2 February 2004 |
Reference no. | 1331[3] |
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