Geography
Ko Chang is located in the Gulf of Thailand on the east coast of Thailand near the border with Cambodia . It is 215 km ² [1] according to Ko Phuket (492 km ²) and Ko Samui (228.7 km ²) is the third largest island of Thailand.
The island is about 30 kilometers long and up to 13 kilometers wide. Highest point: 744 m. ü. M., “Khao Salak Phet”
Climate
Ko Chang has a tropical – monsunales on climate with three seasons:
- Cool season (November to February)
- Warm season (March to May)
- Rainy season (June to October)
Average temperatures are 20 ° C to 33 ° C. The rainfall amounted to 2,600 mm to 4,000 mm.
Tourism
Located rather far from the great Thai ministries island is increasingly developing tourism. White sand beaches, coral reefs for diving and attractions such as waterfalls are attractions for tourists.
On the island there is no airport, it ferries run regularly to the mainland. The nearest airport is the Trat airport .
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