RANONG
Ranong is located on the Kra Isthmus, the narrow strip that connects mainland Thailand with the Malay Peninsula, on the west side of the Phuket mountain range. It has a long coast on the Andaman Sea. The province is known for having the most rainfall of all Thailand, the rainy season lasting for about eight months. In 1955 the annual rainfall reached 6699.5 mm, compared to about 1200 in central Thailand.
The province is the least populated province of Thailand, 80% of the area are covered by forests, and 67% are mountainous terrain. Historically the major industry was tin mining, but most mines are exploited already now. White clay mining for the production of porcelain and fishing are the main industries today, together with the rubber and cashew nut farming.
The Ranong Biosphere Reserve in the north of Kapoe District covering 303.09 km² was declared in 1997. It is the fourth biosphere reserve of Thailand, but the only one located at the coast to protect the mangrove forests. In the south of the province is the Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary.
Boundary
North: Connects which Amphoe Tha Sae (Chumphon) and Myanmar.
South: Connects with Amphoe Khirirat Nikom (Surat Thani) and Amphoe Khura Buri (Phang Nga).
East: Connects with Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Sawi and Amphoe Pha To (Chumphon).
West: Connects with Koh Song (Myanmar) and Indian Ocean.
Temperature and humidity
Ranong province has been influenced by the monsoon season and is humids and moistures. The average temperature all year round is about 28-35 degrees Celsius. The average humidity throughout the year is around 77.05%.
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