Mu Ko Siboya Explained
Mu Ko Siboya, also known as Ko Siboya Tambon, is a group of islands which is part of Nuea Khlong District in Krabi Province, Thailand. The Islands are located 15 - 30 kilometers south of Krabi town on the Andaman Sea.
- The biggest city is Ban Ko Siboya, on the island with the same name.
- The population (4,920 in 2013) relies on rubber plantations, agriculture and tourism.
- The islands are relaxed and not crowded like the near Mu Ko Phi Phi.
- Ko Daeng, a small island with restricted access, is the site of Krabi's waste plantation and dump.
- Ko Siboya is the 2nd biggest in size, and most populated. Most people are working in rubber plantations around the island.
- Ko Jum is the biggest island, where all the resorts are located. It is also known as Ko Pu.
- Ko Cham To Lang was recently acquired by a big resort concern and will slowly be also developed and have tourism in it.
Table of Islands
| Nr | Island | Capital | Other Cities | Area (ha) | Population |
|---|
| 1 | Ko To Lang | Ban Ko To Lang | | 243 | 10 |
| 2 | Ko Daeng | Ko Daeng station | | 162 | 2 |
| 3 | Ko Hang | Ko Hang | Song, Phru Si-Bong | 1526 | 285 |
| 4 | Ko Jum | Ban Ko Jum | Ko Pu, Ting Rai | 2071 | 2200 |
| 5 | Ko Ka | Ao Ko Ka | | 9.2 | 0 |
| 6 | Ko Lu Du | Ko Lu Du | | 657 | 0 |
| 7 | Ko Nok Khom | Ban Ko Nok Khom | | 240 | 20 |
| 8 | Ko Siboya[1] | Ban Ko Siboya | Laem Soma, Klong Toh, Lang Koh, Tang Mai Pai | 1626 | 2400 |
| 9 | Other Islands | Ko Si Ma | Ko Yanat, Ko Lek | 150 | 0 |
| Mu Ko Siboya | Ban Ko Siboya | Ban Ko Jum, Ban Ko Pu | 6700 | 4920 | |
References
7.9°N 99°W
Notes and References
- Web site: Thai West Resort. 12 March 2013. 2011.
