Kathu

Kathu is a town in , and has about 34,800 residents. Kathu is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the village .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Patong and Phuket Old Town.

is the largest beach resort on the island of . is a party capital of Asia, with famous nightlife and a great beach. This article also includes Kalim, a series of small beaches just north of .

Neighborhood
Photo: Mussi Katz, CC0.
The Old Town is an area of historical interest in the city of . The main streets of Old Town are Thalang, Phang Nga, Krabi, Dibuk, and Yoawarat. Old Town is noted for Sino-Portuguese buildings on both sides of the street. is situated 7 km southeast of Kathu.

Photo: Eirien, CC BY 2.0.
Phuket is a city in the southeast of Phuket Island, Thailand, and the capital of . As of 2024 the city municipality had a population of 71,284 and an urban population of 252,515 in the entire district of .

Kathu

Latitude
7.9107° or 7° 54′ 39″ north
Longitude
98.33376° or 98° 20′ 2″ east
Population
34,800
Elevation
36 metres (118 feet)
Open location code
6MVWW86M+7G
Open­Street­Map ID
node 313350828
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
1153035
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In Other Languages

From Russian to Thai—“Kathu” goes by many names.
  • Russian: Кату
  • Thai: กะทู้
  • Thai: ตำบลกะทู้

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Localities in the Area

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