Mueang Chumphon

Mueang Chumphon encompasses 748 square kilometers of land with 17 sub-districts and 165 villages spread across varying elevations reaching 85 meters above sea level.

The district, originally named Tha Tapao until 1938, developed as a strategic point along trade routes connecting southern Thailand with major commercial centers.

Local communities maintain traditional practices through regular festivals celebrating Thai music, dance performances, and regional cooking methods specific to southern Thailand.

The district provides essential transportation connections to Bangkok, located 374 kilometers north, and serves as a gateway to multiple islands in the Gulf of Thailand.

The region combines coastal areas at Pak Nam with inland agricultural zones, supporting both maritime activities and extensive rice cultivation throughout its territory.

Location: Chumphon

Elevation above the sea: 85 m

Shares border with: Kra Buri

GPS coordinates: 10.49306,99.18028

Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:14