Kaeng Krachan

Kaeng Krachan is a locality in Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi Province. Kaeng Krachan is situated nearby to the locality Ban Wang Nang Nuan, as well as near Ban Ton Ket.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kaeng Krachan District and Kaeng Krachan Dam.

Kaeng Krachan District

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Photo: Thaweesak Churasri, CC BY 3.0.

Kaeng Krachan is a district of Phetchaburi province, western Thailand.

The Kaeng Krachan Dam is a multi-purpose hydroelectric dam in the Kaeng Krachan District of Phetchaburi Province, Thailand. The dam impounds the Phetchaburi River. It was officially opened in 1966 by King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit.

Kaeng Krachan

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Amphoe Kaeng Krachan”, “Ban Kaeng Kachan”, “Ban Kaeng Kalan”, “Kēng Kachan”, and “King Amphoe Kaeng Krachan”
Location: Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude

12.90742° or 12° 54′ 27″ north

Longitude

99.64795° or 99° 38′ 53″ east

Elevation

75 metres (246 feet)

Open location code

7M4XWJ4X+X5

GeoNames ID

1157277

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In Other Languages

“Kaeng Krachan” goes by many names.

Thai: “แก่งกระจาน”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ang Kep Nam Phak Nam Khuean Kaeng Krachan and Khao Mai Ruak.

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