Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park

Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
IUCN category II (national park)

Ang Thong National Park from Ko Wua Talap
Map showing the location of Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park

Location in Thailand

Location Surat Thani Province, Thailand
Nearest city Surat Thani
Coordinates 9°37′22″N 99°40′30″E / 9.62278°N 99.67500°E / 9.62278; 99.67500Coordinates: 9°37′22″N 99°40′30″E / 9.62278°N 99.67500°E / 9.62278; 99.67500
Area 102 km²
Established 1980
Governing body National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Mu Ko Ang Thong is a marine national park in the Gulf of Thailand, on the shores of the Surat Thani Province. It covers 42 islands in a total area of 102 km², of which only 18 km² are land. The park was established on 12 November 1980. The northern tip of Ko Phaluai is also part of the marine park. There are Ranger Stations, Bungalows, Shop and a Restaurant at Ao Phi beach on Ko Wua Talap.

The name "Ang Thong" (Thai: อ่างทอง) means "bowl of gold". "Mu Ko" (หมู่เกาะ) simply means "group of islands".

Since 2002 the park has been registered as Ramsar site number 1184.

Table of Islands

NrIsland Capital Other Cities Area (km²) Population[lower-alpha 1]
1 Northern Ko Phaluai North beach Ranger Station 3 10
2 Ko Samsao Ko Samsao 0.85 0
3 Ko Wua Chio Ko Wua Chio 0.26 2
4 Ko Wua Talap Ang Thong Station Ao Phi 6.06 10
5 More Islands 7.5 0
Total: Mu Ko Ang ThongKo Phaluai Ko Wua Talap 1820

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Notes

  1. The Islands area and population data retrieved from the 2012 census

References

    In contemporary culture, the marine park was the location for the island paradise in the novel The Beach by Alex Garland

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