Satun is a small province
in the south of Thailand that borders Malaysia,
facing the Andaman Sea. The province possesses
renowned picturesque islands with verdant
forests and mountainous land. The majority
of the locals is Muslim. It is located 973
kilometres from Bangkok and occupies an
area of 2,478 square kilometres with 80
kilometres of coastline.
Most of the area is mountainous, with plains
in the centre near the coast. Brooks lie in
the east of Satun, mangroves can be found along
the coast and there are more than 100 offshore
islands. Famous islands are Ko Tarutao Ko Adang
and Ko Rawi and Mu Ko Phetra .
Satun is administratively divided into
6 districts and 1 sub-district: Amphoe Muang
Satun, Amphoe Khuan Don, Amphoe Tha Phae, Amphoe
Khuan Kalong, Amphoe La-ngu, Amphoe Thung Wa,
and King Amphoe (sub-district) Manang.
Location North bordering Amphoe Rattaphum, Songkla
province, Amphoe Pa Bon, Phatthalung province,
and Amphoe Palian, Trang province
East bordering Amphoe Sadao, Songkhla province
and the Malaysian State of Perlis
South bordering the Malaysian State
of Perlis
West facing the Andaman Sea, Indian
Ocean
Distance form Amphoe Muang Satun to Neighbouring
Districts :
Khuan Don 21 kilometres
Tha Phae 28 kilometres
Khuan Kalong 32 kilometres
La-nga 50 kilometres
Thung Wa 76 kilometres
Distance from Amphoe Mueang Satun to Neighbouring
Provinces :
