Doi Ang Khang

Doi Ang Khang
Doi Ang Khang

Thailand

Highest point
Elevation 1,400 m (4,600 ft) 
Coordinates 19°54′1.2″N 99°2′21.5″E / 19.900333°N 99.039306°E / 19.900333; 99.039306Coordinates: 19°54′1.2″N 99°2′21.5″E / 19.900333°N 99.039306°E / 19.900333; 99.039306
Geography
Location Ban Khum Village, Mu 5, Mae Ngon Sub district, Amphoe Fang, Chiang Mai Province
Parent range Daen Lao Range
Geology
Mountain type Limestone
Climbing
Easiest route drive

Doi Ang Khang (Thai: ดอยอ่างขาง) is a mountain in Fang District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. It is part of the Daen Lao Range that straddles both sides of the Burmese-Thai border. It is the site of an agricultural station, the first research station set up by King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1969. The peak of Doi Ang Khang is 1,928 metres (6,325 ft) above sea level, and the agricultural station covers an area of 1,989 rai (318 ha).[1]

Climate

The temperature average is 17.7 °C. The highest temperatures range from 35-38 °C in April. The lowest temperature recorded is -3 °C in January. The rainfall average is 2,075 mm per year.[2]

Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station

The agricultural station researches and cultivates temperate climate fruits, flowers, and vegetables. At present, the station has more than 12 species of temperate fruits such as raspberries, peaches, plums, kiwis, and strawberries, and more than 60 species of vegetables such as carrots, Brussels sprouts, and peas, and more than 50 species of temperate flowers such as carnations and roses.[3]

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ "Location, Weather, Population". RAS, Ang Khang, About Us. Royal Agricultural Station Ang Khang. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  2. ↑ "Location, Weather, Population". RAS, Ang Khang, About Us. Royal Agricultural Station Ang Khang. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  3. ↑ "Location, Weather, Population". RAS, Ang Khang, About Us. Royal Agricultural Station Ang Khang. Retrieved 2014-11-24.

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