Mu Ko Ang Thong is a marine national park in the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani Province. It covers 42 islands in a total area of 63,750 rai ~ 102 square kilometres (39 sq mi), of which about 50 square kilometres (19 sq mi) are land and the rest is water. The park was established on 12 November 1980. The northern tip of Ko Phaluai is also part of the marine park. There is a ranger station, bungalows, a shop, and a restaurant at Ao Phi Beach on Ko Wua Talap.
| Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Ang Thong National Park from Ko Wua Talap | |
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 |
| Area | 102 km2 (39 sq mi) |
| Established | 12 November 1980 |
| Visitors | 134,315 (in 2019) |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Designated | 14 August 2002 |
| Reference no. | 1184 |
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.
Topography
Mu Ko Ang Thong is a national park located in shallow water near the shore. The average water depth is about 10 m (33 ft).
Islands
| Nr | Island | Capital | Other Cities | Area (km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 500 |
| 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 |
Gallery
- Ang Thong National Park from Ko Wua Talab
- Beach, Ko Mae Ko
- Beach, Ko Wua Talab
- Laguna, Ko Mae Ko
- Ranger station
- Beach
- Ko Wua Talab
Location
| Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park in overview PARO 4 (Surat Thani) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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See also
- List of national parks of Thailand
- DNP - Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
- List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand
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