| Location |
Southern
Thailand |
| Country
telephone code |
66 |
| Population |
231,206
est. |
| Ethnic
mix |
Thai, Chinese, Muslim (originally of Malay
descent), Chao Le (sea nomads), Arabic and
Indian |
| Religion |
Buddhist,
Muslim, Christians, Hindus and Sikhs |
| Time
zone |
GMT
+ 7 hours |
| Electricity |
220
volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin plugs are
standard |
| Average
January temp |
27°C
or 81°F |
| Average
July temp |
28°C
or 82°F |
| Annual
rainfall |
2,503
mm. (98 inches). Rainy season: June through October |
|