Ko Tao
Island subdistrict in Surat Thani, Thailand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ko Tao (Thai: เกาะเต่า, pronounced [kɔ̀ʔ tàw], lit. ''Turtle Island'') is an island in Thailand and is part of the Chumphon Archipelago on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an area of about 21 km2 (8 sq mi). Administratively it is a subdistrict (tambon) of Ko Pha-ngan District (amphoe) of Surat Thani Province. As of 2006[update], its official population was 1,382.[citation needed] The main settlement is Ban Mae Haad.
Ko Tao
เกาะเต่า | |
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Subdistrict | |
Coordinates: 10°5′24″N 99°50′17″E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Surat Thani |
District | Ko Pha-ngan |
Area | |
• Total | 21 km2 (8 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,382 |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
The economy of the island is almost exclusively centered on tourism, especially scuba diving. Scuba diving is extremely popular in Ko Tao due to clear visibility, inexpensive pricing, warm water, and the range of sealife to be seen.[1]