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Location and Boundaries

Krabi is on the Andaman Sea coast of southwest Thailand between 7' 30" and
8' 30" north latitude, and 98' 30" and 99' 30" west longitude, total area is 4,709 square kilometers.

On the North: Phang Nga Province and Surat Thani Province
On the South: Trang Province and the Andaman Sea
On the East: Trang Province and Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
On the West: Phang Nga Province and the Andaman Sea

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Geography

Krabi’s mountainous physical geography is broken by highlands and plains on the mainland; the provincial administration also covers more than 130 large and small islands in the Andaman. Natural forest cover is chiefly mangrove and Cassia trees. Krabi’ sandy clay soil conditions are perfect for a variety of agricultural products, including: Rubber tree , palms, oranges, coconuts and coffee. The Krabi River flows 5 kilometers through the city and falls into the Andaman Sea at Tambon Pak Nam. There are other streams as well: The Klong Pakasai; the Klong Krabi Yai; and the Klong Krabi Noy; these have their source in the province’s highest range of mountains, the Kao Panom Benja.

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Weather

Weather in Krabi is typically that of the tropical monsoon, providing the province with just two seasons: the hot season form November to April, and the rainy season from May to October. Monsoon winds, which change according to season, blow from the southeast, the southwest, and the northeast. Temperatures for the year range between 16.9 and 37.3 degrees Celsius; yearly rainfall averages 2,586.5 millimeters.

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Government

Krabi is administratively divided into 8 Amphoes (districts): Amphoe Muang, Khao Phanom, Khlong Thom, Plai Phraya, Ko Lanta, Ao Luek, Lam Thap, and Nuea Khlong.

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