Kathu, Phuket
Kathu: district in Phuket province, Thailand
About
Quick Facts about Kathu
| Population | 58,600 |
| Country | Thailand |
| State | Phuket (Thailand) |
| County | Amphoe Kathu |
| Postal code | 83120, 83150 |
| Official name | อำเภอกะทู้ |
| Latitude & Longitude | 7.9178,98.3332 |
| Altitude | 108 feet / 33 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC+07:00 |
| Local time | 06:55:46 (17th April 2026) |
Geography
Kathu is located at 7°55'4"N 98°19'60"E (7.9177900, 98.3332200).
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- Pa Tong
- Kathu
- Kamala
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19,494 | - | census |
| 2000 | 36,971 | 47.27% | census |
| 2010 | 101,410 | 63.54% | census |
| 2014 | 53,156 | -90.78% | resident registration |
| 2015 | 54,413 | 2.31% | resident registration |
| 2016 | 55,767 | 2.43% | resident registration |
| 2017 | 57,250 | 2.59% | resident registration |
| 2018 | 58,600 | 2.3% | resident registration |
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