Kaeng Krung National Park
National park in Thailand
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Kaeng Krung National Park (Thai: แก่งกรุง) is a national park in southern Thailand, protecting 338,125 rai ~ 541 square kilometres (209 sq mi)[1] of forests in the Phuket mountain range. It was declared a national park on 4 December 1991.[2]
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| Location | Surat Thani Province, Thailand |
| Nearest city | Surat Thani |
| Coordinates | 9°18′0″N 98°52′0″E |
| Area | 541 km2 (209 sq mi) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Visitors | 909 (in 2019) |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
The park is in northwest Surat Thani Province, covering area of the districts Tha Chana, Chaiya, Tha Chang, and Vibhavadi. The area encompasses two mountain chains, with the highest elevation being Khao Sung at 849 meters. The northern part drains via the Khlong Sa toward the Lang Suan River, while the south drains via the Khlong Yan to the Phum Duang River.
The wildlife in the park includes elephants, bears, gaurs, tapirs, tigers, several monkey species, as well as many bird species.
Location
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See also
- List of national parks of Thailand
- DNP - Kaeng Krung National Park[3]
- List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand