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Ao Phang Nga National Park Geographic Profile and Mapped Regional Boundaries

Examine the structural geography of Ao Phang Nga National Park, a protected coastal region in Thailand characterized by extensive island networks and karstic formations. This profile details the park boundary, spanning approximately 400 square kilometers, and catalogs the diverse habitat types including tropical forests, wetlands, and marine environments.

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Limestone Karst IslandsMangrove ForestMarine National ParkRamsar WetlandSoutheast Asian Islands

Limestone karst islands and Thailand's largest remaining mangrove forest in Phang Nga Bay

Ao Phang Nga National Park

Ao Phang Nga National Park is a predominantly maritime protected area located in Phang Nga Province of southern Thailand, encompassing sections of Mueang Phang Nga District and Takua Thung District. The park covers approximately 400 square kilometers of marine and coastal environment along the Strait of Malacca, featuring one of Thailand's most distinctive geological landscapes characterized by numerous limestone tower karst islands rising steeply from the water. The park was established by royal decree on April 29, 1981, and additionally holds Ramsar Wetland designation since August 2002, recognizing its exceptional ecological significance. Beyond its dramatic karst scenery, the park protects the largest remaining expanse of native mangrove forest in Thailand, making it a critical area for coastal ecosystem preservation and marine biodiversity in the region.

Location
Thailand
Park type
National park
Established
1981
Area
400 km²
Ao Phang Nga National Park Protected Area
Location overview

Coastal and marine park mapping within Phang Nga Province

Geographic Location of Ao Phang Nga National Park in Thailand

Map-based records locate Ao Phang Nga National Park within Phang Nga Province across Thailand and American Samoa. Verified database records classify the park as a coastal, marine, and island protected zone.
Countries
Thailand
Regions
Phang Nga Province
Primary location
Thailand
Geographic setting
Coastal · Island · Marine
Boundary and coordinates

Mapping the 400 square kilometer spatial footprint and regional extent.

Ao Phang Nga National Park Geographic Boundaries and Mapped Limits

The mapped boundary visualization provides essential spatial context for the protected marine and coastal zones. Key geographic details clarify the park's total area of 400 square kilometers, coordinate limits, and spatial center.
Pigeon | © OpenStreetMap contributors
Boundary area
416.1 km²
Boundary perimeter
118.1 km
Northernmost point
8.405° N
Southernmost point
8.0752° N
Easternmost point
98.6436° E
Westernmost point
98.4273° E
Geographic centre
8.2221° N, 98.5116° E
North–south span
36.5 km
East–west span
23.8 km
อุทยานแห่งชาติอ่าวพังงา
Terrain and natural features

Explore recorded mountain classifications and enclosed natural features

Ao Phang Nga National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Ao Phang Nga National Park classifies as a mountain terrain type encompassing multiple recorded islands, bays, and rivers within its boundaries. Linked feature cards supply specific names, types, and spatial relationships for each mapped natural feature record.

Selected named natural features

Islands

เกาะพระวาดน้อย

Islands

เกาะบาตัง

Rivers

คลองวัดถ้ำ

Bays

Ao Na Khun Nang

Islands

เกาะนากายา

Islands

เกาะกูดูใหญ่

Environmental setting

Stored tropical climate, habitat, and landscape feature profiles

Ao Phang Nga National Park Environmental Classifications And Setting

Recorded classifications group tropical climate zones, dominant forest cover, and coastal relief into complementary settings for physical terrain analysis. Stored categories connect directly to relevant atlas destinations for regional park discovery.
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Tropical
Water
Water-dominated
Forest cover
Dense forest cover
Seasonality
Year-round

Landscape features

Islands · Cliffs · Forest · Cave · Coast · Mountains · Karst

Habitat types

Tropical forest · Wetland · Coastal habitat · Marine habitat · Karst habitat

Park atlas

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Established
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IUCN
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Established
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IUCN
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Established
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IUCN
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Area
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Established
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IUCN
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Visitors
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Area
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Established
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IUCN
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Area
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Established
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IUCN
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Explore its boundaries within Thailand's regional geography.

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Area
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Established
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IUCN
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Continue Exploring Ao Phang Nga National Park's Protected Landscape and Geographic Context

Deepen your understanding of Ao Phang Nga National Park's unique protected landscape and its position within Thailand's geography. This park detail page offers a factual basis for exploring its mapped boundaries and regional significance, enabling a richer comprehension of its atlas context beyond surface-level descriptions.