Chumphon
Chumphon (Thai: ชุมพร, pronounced [t͡ɕʰūm.pʰɔ̄ːn]) is a town (thesaban mueang) in southern Thailand, capital of the Chumphon Province and Mueang Chumphon District. The city is about 463 kilometers (288 miles) from Bangkok. As of 2005 it had a population of 33,522. The town covers the commune (tambon) Tha Taphao completely and parts of tambons Bang Mak, Wang Phai, Na Thung, Tak Daet, and Khun Krathing. Its main economic activity is agriculture.
Chumphon
ชุมพร | |
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Town | |
Sao Lak shrine | |
Chumphon Location in Thailand | |
| Coordinates: 10°29′38″N 99°10′48″E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Chumphon Province |
| District | Mueang Chumphon District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.15 sq mi (21.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Website | chumphon |
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