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Location and Boundaries
Phuket is an island connected by bridges to southern
Thailand's Andaman Sea coast, in the Indian Ocean, lying between 7'45" and
8'15" north latitude, and from 98'15" to 98'40" west longitude on
the map. Phuket, Thailand's largest islands, is surrounded by 32 smaller islands
that form part of the same administration, with a total area of 570 square
kilometers. Measured at its widest point, Phuket is 21.3 kilometers; at its
longest, 48.7 kilometers. it is bounded thus:
| North | Lies The Pak Prah strait, spanned by two bridges running side-by-side, the older Sarasin Bridge, and the newer Thao Thep Krasatri Bridge. |
| South | Is the Andaman Sea. |
| East | Is Phang-nga Bay (In the jurisdiction mainly of Phang-nga Province). |
| West | Is The Andaman Sea. |
Geography
About 70 percent of Phuket is mountainous; a western range
runs from north to south from which smaller branches derive. The highest peak is
Mai Tha Sip Song, or Twelve Canes, at 529 meters, which lies within the
boundaries of Tambon Patong, Kathu District. The remaining 30 percent of the
island, mainly in the center and south, is formed by low plains. Streams include
the Khlong Bang Yai, Tha Jin, Khlong Tha Rua, and Khlong Bang Rong, none of
which is large.
Climate
Phuket's weather conditions are dominated by monsoon winds
that blow year round. It is therefore always warm and humid. There are two
distinct seasons, rainy and dry. The rainy season begins in May and lasts till
October, during which the monsoon blows from the southwest. The dry season is
from November through April, when the monsoon comes from the northeast. Highest
average temperatures, at 33.4 degree Celsius, prevail during March. Lowest
averages occur in January, when nightly lows dip to 22 degree Celsius.
Economy
Since the early 1980's the tourist business has been Phuket's
chief source of income. Hotels, restaurants, tour companies, and souvenir shops
are much in evidence on the west coast. However, while once all-importance tin
mining has ceased, tourism is by no means the island's only activity.
Agriculture remains important to a large number of people, and covers by far the
most part of the island. Principal crops are rubber, coconuts, cashews, and
pineapples.
Prawn farming has largly taken over the east and south coasts. Pearl farming is also important. Phuket's fishing port is at all time filled, and processing of marine products, mainly fish, makes a significant contribution to the economy. With so many healthy industries supplying income, construction has become a major factor in employment. This range from massive public works projects, large office buildings and hotels, and housing estates with hundreds of units, down to single family homes, apartments and additions.
Population
Official population as of December, 1998, was 231,206. This
figure numbers those who are registered as living in Phuket. Phuket' s
attraction as a center of economic activity has resulted in many living on the
island whose registration is elsewhere. The total population of Phuket varies
considerably depending on the time of year, through it is never less than the
figure given above.
Government
The island is divided into three districts, Thalang in the
north, Kathu in the west, and Muang in the south. Thailand's system of
government relies upon a strong central authority, thus the Provincial Governor
is a civil servant appointed by the Interior Ministry in Bangkok, as are the Nai
Amphoe, or District Chief. The cities of Phuket and Patong have their own city
governments, with elected city councils, the leading members of which serve as
mayor. There are also elected provincial, district, and sub-district, or Tambon
councils. The local constabulary is part of the Interior Ministry.