Asia Moderately Inhabited Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island South China Sea Tropical

Ko Phi Phi Lee

Asia Moderately Inhabited Pacific Ocean Plains Small Island South China Sea Tropical

Ko Phi Phi Lee, Thailand

Added on 30 December 2023

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1.213 km²

Coastline: 10.450 km

Landform: Plains

128 / km²

UTC+07:00

Tree Cover: 70%

Evergreen Needleleaf Forest

Thailand

Closest neighboring island: Ko Pu

Welcome to Ko Phi Phi Lee, a Tropical island in the Malacca Strait, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Ko Phi Phi Lee unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Ko Phi Phi Lee

Size: 1.213 km²
Coastline: 10.4 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Malacca Strait
Continent: Asia

Ko Phi Phi Lee is a Small Island spanning 1.2 km² with a coastline of 10.4 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Sunda – Extends across Southeast Asia, encompassing parts of the Sunda Shelf, known for its interaction with the Australian Plate, contributing to volcanic activity in Indonesia.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 7.6820631 / Longitude: 98.76641221

Climate and weather of Ko Phi Phi Lee

Climate Zone: Tropical
Climate Details: Tropical Monsoon Climate
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: Characterized by heavy rainfall, high humidity, and uniformly high temperatures, but with a distinct short dry season. It features a seasonal reversal of prevailing wind directions.

Topography and nature of Ko Phi Phi Lee

Timezone: UTC+07:00
Timezone places: Asia/Jakarta
Max. Elevation: 14 m
Mean Elevation: -12 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 70%

The mean elevation is -12 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 14 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Dominated by evergreen coniferous trees such as pines and firs, which retain their needle-like leaves throughout the year. These forests are often found in cooler climates. Ko Phi Phi Lee has a tree cover of 70 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Ko Phi Phi Lee

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Ko Phi Phi Lee. The nearest airport is Krabi Airport, located 51 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Ko Phi Phi Lee. The closest major port is PHUKET, approximately 43 km away.

The mean population of Ko Phi Phi Lee is 129 per km². Ko Phi Phi Lee is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to Thailand.

Continuing your journey, Ko Pu is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Thailand is classified as Emerging region: G20: Group of Twenty – Major economies comprising both developed and emerging countries, representing the world’s largest economies. The level of income is Upper middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Ko Phi Phi Lee

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Ko Phi Phi Lee. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.

Ko Phi Phi Lee

Geography and size of Ko Phi Phi Lee

Climate and weather of Ko Phi Phi Lee

Topography and nature of Ko Phi Phi Lee

Infrastructure and Travelling to Ko Phi Phi Lee

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Ko Phi Phi Lee

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