Ko Pha-ngan
Ko Pha-ngan (Thai: เกาะพะงัน, RTGS: Ko Pha-ngan, pronounced [kɔ̀ʔ pʰā.ŋān]) is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani Province of southern Thailand. Ko Pha-ngan has two sister islands: the larger Ko Samui to the south and the smaller Ko Tao to the north.
- Estimated perimeter: 40 km (25 mi) (estimated 10 hr average walking time)
- From mainland: about 55 km (34 mi)
- From Ko Samui: about 15 km (9.3 mi)
- From Ko Tao: about 35 km (22 mi)
- Main town: Thong Sala
- Highest Point: Khao Ra, 630 m (2,070 ft)
Ko Pha-ngan
เกาะพะงัน Koh Pha-ngan | |
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District | |
Ko Pha-ngan | |
Ko Pha-ngan | |
| Coordinates: 09°44′24″N 100°01′48″E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Surat Thani |
| Area | |
| • Total | 125 km2 (48 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,094 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Area code | (+66) 77 |
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