Welcome to Ko Ranong , a Tropical island in the Andaman or Burma Sea, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Ko Ranong unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Geography and size of Ko Ranong
Size: 1.111 km²Coastline: 5.4 kmOcean: Indian OceanSea: Andaman or Burma SeaContinent: Asia
Ko Ranong is a Small Island spanning 1.1 km² with a coastline of 5.4 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:
Climate and weather of Ko Ranong
Climate Zone: TropicalClimate Details: Tropical Monsoon ClimateTemperature: 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 Ranong
Timezone: UTC+07:00Timezone places: Asia/JakartaMax. Elevation: 16 m Mean Elevation: 16 mVegetation: Mangrove ForestTree Coverage: 66%
The mean elevation is 16 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 16 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: Mangrove Forest
Vegetation: 5 vegetation zones – Highly Diverse Island
Infrastructure and Travelling to Ko Ranong
Does the island have a public airport? no .
Does the island have a major port? no .
The mean population of Ko Ranong is 266 per km². Ko Ranong is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to Thailand .
Continuing your journey, Ko Chang 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 Ranong
Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Ko Ranong. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.
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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.
