Ko Kret
| Native name: <span class="nickname" ">เกาะเกร็ด | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Chao Phraya River |
| Coordinates | 13.9069362,100.4733154 |
| Coastline | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 6,174 (as of 2012 Census) |
| Ethnic groups | Thai, Mon |
Coordinates: 13°54′25″N 100°28′24″E / 13.9069362°N 100.4733154°E
Ko Kret (locally known as เกาะเกร็ด) is a small island in the Chao Phraya River in the province of Nonthaburi. It is some 3 km (1.9 mi) long and 3 km (1.9 mi) wide. It has seven main villages, the largest and most populous being Ban Mon.
The island is served by ferries.
History
Ko Kret (Go Gred) was created in 1722 by the digging of a canal to bypass a meander in the Chao Phraya.[1]
Interesting places
- Wat Poramai Yigawat
- Wat Phailom
- Wat Saotong Thong
- Wat Chimphi
- OTOP village
- Dessert shop (Ran Khun Aew)
- Kret Buddha Garden
See also
References
- ↑ "Koh Kret", bangkokpost.com, accessed 2012-11-18
External links
Ko Kret travel guide from Wikivoyage
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