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Phuket Geography |
Thailand's largest island at 570sq km,This island' status as a province in Southern in the Indian Ocean. The island lies between 7 45 and 8 15 North latitude, and from 98 15 to 98 40 West longtitude.The island surrounding 32 smaller islands.
The widest point of the island measures 21.3 kilometers while its longest part is 48.7 kilometers. Phuket is separated from the mainland by the Chong Pak Phra channel at its northernmost point, where a causeway connects the island to the mainland. | |
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Phuket is quite hilly. There are a few peaks above 500m, the highest being Mai Tao Sipsong at 529m. Many of these are covered in lush jungle. The lowlands consist of rice paddies, plantations of rubber, pineapple and coconut as well as the only significant area of rainforest remaining on the island, which is now protected as Khao Pra Thaeo National park.
The most beautiful beaches are found on the West coast, separated by rocky coves and headlands. The east coast comprises limestone shoals with only a few sandy beaches while spectacular limestone islands adorn the horizon. Coral gardens full of exotic marine life dot the emerald waters surrounding the island, although sadly much of Phuket's coral has been disappearing due to environmental pressures and human activities |
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Phuket Island Boundaries |
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North |
Lies Pak Pra strait in Phang Nga Province |
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South |
The Andaman Sea |
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East |
Phang Nga Bay |
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West |
The Andaman Sea | |
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