Koh Pha Ngan

Ko Pha-ngan is an island off the of and forms part of the Chumphon Archipelago. Halfway between the islands of and , it is known as a land of coconut trees and the world-famous Full Moon Party that have placed the island firmly on the Banana Pancake Trail.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Wat Ma Due Wan and Wat Phu Khao Noi.

Buddhist temple
Photo: Леонид Каратасков, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a Buddhist temple.

Buddhist temple
Photo: Леонид Каратасков, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 4 km west of Koh Pha Ngan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Thong Nai Pan and Ban Tai.

Photo: Mmarkin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is an area on the northeastern tip of Ko Pha Ngan that includes the two beach resorts of Ao Noi and Ao Yai. They are maybe the most secluded yet developed beaches on the island.

is one of the longest stretches of coastline on Ko Pha Ngan. The sandy beach stretches from the bay next to all the way past Beach and onto the peninsula.

Photo: Renek78, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is one of the most beautiful beaches on Ko Pha Ngan. The sandy beach stretches over one kilometre from through to the headland that shelters the bay. The beach is very wide allowing a wide variety of sports and activities.

Koh Pha Ngan

  • Type: Island
  • Also known as: “Bha Ngan”, “Kau Pha-ngan”, “Kaw Pangan”, “Ko Pha-Ngan”, “Ko Phangam”, “Ko Phangan”, “Koh Bha-ngan”, “Koh Pangan Island”, “Koh Pennam”, “Koh Pennan”, “Koh Phangan”, “Kok Pangan Island”, “Pa-Ngan Island”, “Pangan”, “Pennam”, and “Pennan”
  • Category: landform
  • Location: , , ,
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Latitude
9.74512° or 9° 44′ 42″ north
Longitude
100.02489° or 100° 1′ 30″ east
Population
10,100
Elevation
430 metres (1,411 feet)
Open location code
6PX2P2WF+2X
Geo­Names ID
1607830
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Koh Pha Ngan” goes by many names.
  • Thai: “เกาะพงัน”
  • Thai: “เกาะพะงัน”

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