Ko Phaluai
Map of Northern Mu Ko Ang Thong
Ko Phaluai is the biggest island in the Mu Ko Ang Thong Island group. It is inhabited by sea-gypsies who still earn a living from fishing.
Details
It is where the capital village of the island chain (Ban Ao Sam) lies. The Islands size is 19.1 km² and has a population of 430. Together with a small portion of land on Ko Samui Island where the town of Bang Makham lies, The Mu Ko Ang Thong islands are part of Ang Thong Subdistrict of Ko Samui District, Surat Thani.
Table of Islands
| Nr | Island | Capital | Other Cities | Area (km²) | Population[lower-alpha 1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ko Chueak | Ko Chueak | 1.62 | 0 | |
| 2 | Ko Nok Taphao | Ko Nok Taphao | Ao Kruat, Ao Pla, Ao Uttra, | 3.32 | 200 |
| 3 | Ko Phaluai | Ban Ao Sam | Ban Ao song, Ban Ao Nueng, Ao nathap, Ao luek | 19.1 | 430 |
| 4 | Ko Raet | Ko Raet | 0.07 | 50 | |
| 5 | Ko samsao | Ko samsao | 0.85 | 0 | |
| 6 | Ko Wua Chio | Ko Wua Chio | 0.26 | 2 | |
| 7 | Ko Wua Talap | Ang Thong Station | Ao Phi | 6.06 | 10 |
| 8 | More Islands | 10 | 0 | ||
| Total: | Mu Ko Ang Thong | Ban Ao Sam | Ko Nok Taphao | 40 | 692 |
See also
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Notes
- ↑ The Islands area and population data retrieved from the 2012 census
References
Coordinates: 9°31′40″N 99°41′04″E / 9.52778°N 99.68444°E
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