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Karon

Karon Beach refers to a beach, and the town adjoining it, on the west coast of , . The beach is a popular destination for tourists. Generally quieter than neighbouring , it is popular with families and couples.

Notable Places in the Area

Yai and Noi are two adjacent beaches on the west coast of , directly south of Karon. Photo: edwin.11, CC BY 2.0.

Tourist attraction
, or The Great Buddha of Phuket, is a seated Maravija Buddha statue in Phuket, . Photo: Cccefalon, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Localities in the Area

is the largest beach resort on the island of . Photo: Rene Ehrhardt, CC BY 2.0.

Suburb
is a sub-district in the southern portion of , .

Suburb
Noi is a beach on the southwest side of the island of in .

Karon

Latitude
7.8473° or 7° 50' 50.3" north
Longitude
98.2938° or 98° 17' 37.8" east
Elevation
13 metres (43 feet)
Geo­Names ID
6692610

Also Known As

  • Azerbaijani: Karon
  • Chinese: 卡伦海滩
  • Chinese: 卡隆沙灘
  • English: Karon Beach
  • German: Karon Strand
  • Russian: Карон
  • Swedish: Karon Beach
  • Thai: ตำบลกะรน
  • Thai: หาดกะรน

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