Phuket ภูเก็ต | |
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| City of Phuket เทศบาลนครภูเก็ต | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Thai | ภูเก็ต |
| • Jawi | بوکيت(Jawi) |
| • Hokkien | 普吉市 Phóo-kiat-tshī(Tâi-lô) |
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  Phuket Location in Thailand | |
| Coordinates:7°53′17″N98°23′51″E / 7.88806°N 98.39750°E /7.88806; 98.39750 | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Phuket province |
| District | Mueang Phuket |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Municipality |
| • Mayor | Saroj Ankanapilas |
| Area | |
| 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 224 km2 (86 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
| 71,284 | |
| • Density | 5,900/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 252,515 |
| • Metro | 430,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Area code | (+66) 76 |
| Geocode | 8399 |
| Website | phuketcity |
Phuket (/puːˈkɛt/poo-KET;Thai:เทศบาลนครภูเก็ต[pronunciation?] orภูเก็ต,pronounced[pʰūː.kèt]) is a city in the southeast of Phuket Island, Thailand, and the capital ofPhuket province. As of 2024[update] thecity municipality had a population of 71,284 and anurban population of 252,515 in the entire district ofAmphoe Mueang. When considering the broader metropolitan area, the population is approximately 430,000.
Phuket is 862 km (535.6 mi) south of Bangkok.[1]
Phuket is one of the oldest cities in Thailand. It was an important port on the west coast of theMalay Peninsula where Chinese immigrants first landed.
Phuket Old Town is a quarter studded with heritage buildings in ten streets: Klang, Phang Nga, Rassada, Dee Buk, Krabi, Thep Kasattri, Phuket, Yaowarat, Satun, and Soi Rammanee. These older buildings show Phuket town's former prosperity. They were constructed whentin mining was an important industry on the island. Their architectural style is called "Sino-Portuguese", characteristic of which is a single or two-storey building with a narrow front compensated for by considerable depth. The tiles, doors, perforated windows, and other details are all influenced by Chinese and European styles combined.[2] "Phuket Old Town" is a 2.7 km2 area covering a total of 210rai.
As of 2019[update], theFine Arts Department and the Phuket provincial authorities are preparing a proposal to theUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for Phuket Old Town to be listed as aWorld Heritage Site.[3]
In 2004, the town was elevated to city status (thesaban nakhon,Thai:เทศบาลนคร).
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The major religion isBuddhism. TheBuddhist temples in the city are attractive destinations for national and international tourists. Along the streets some Hindu temples depicting the statues ofGanesha andBrahma can also be seen.
| Climate data for Phuket (1991–2020, extremes 1951-present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 37.0 (98.6) | 38.5 (101.3) | 39.3 (102.7) | 39.4 (102.9) | 38.0 (100.4) | 36.0 (96.8) | 35.0 (95.0) | 35.5 (95.9) | 35.0 (95.0) | 35.3 (95.5) | 35.9 (96.6) | 34.2 (93.6) | 39.4 (102.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 33.0 (91.4) | 34.0 (93.2) | 34.4 (93.9) | 34.2 (93.6) | 33.2 (91.8) | 32.6 (90.7) | 32.3 (90.1) | 32.2 (90.0) | 31.8 (89.2) | 31.8 (89.2) | 32.1 (89.8) | 32.1 (89.8) | 32.8 (91.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 28.3 (82.9) | 29.0 (84.2) | 29.4 (84.9) | 29.6 (85.3) | 29.1 (84.4) | 28.7 (83.7) | 28.4 (83.1) | 28.3 (82.9) | 27.8 (82.0) | 27.6 (81.7) | 28.0 (82.4) | 27.9 (82.2) | 28.5 (83.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 25.0 (77.0) | 25.4 (77.7) | 25.9 (78.6) | 26.3 (79.3) | 26.1 (79.0) | 25.8 (78.4) | 25.6 (78.1) | 25.6 (78.1) | 25.1 (77.2) | 24.9 (76.8) | 25.2 (77.4) | 25.0 (77.0) | 25.5 (77.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 17.4 (63.3) | 18.6 (65.5) | 20.0 (68.0) | 20.5 (68.9) | 21.2 (70.2) | 21.9 (71.4) | 20.5 (68.9) | 21.1 (70.0) | 21.1 (70.0) | 20.5 (68.9) | 19.3 (66.7) | 18.4 (65.1) | 17.4 (63.3) |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 49.9 (1.96) | 24.0 (0.94) | 80.7 (3.18) | 135.1 (5.32) | 236.9 (9.33) | 249.4 (9.82) | 240.2 (9.46) | 308.7 (12.15) | 350.4 (13.80) | 336.0 (13.23) | 178.2 (7.02) | 82.0 (3.23) | 2,271.5 (89.43) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 1.0 mm) | 4.3 | 2.2 | 6.0 | 9.6 | 15.7 | 15.9 | 16.3 | 16.9 | 18.9 | 19.4 | 12.9 | 7.8 | 145.9 |
| Averagerelative humidity (%) | 75.7 | 73.9 | 76.3 | 79.2 | 81.4 | 81.7 | 81.5 | 81.6 | 83.6 | 85.0 | 82.8 | 78.9 | 80.1 |
| Mean monthlysunshine hours | 279.0 | 245.8 | 275.9 | 240.0 | 158.1 | 117.0 | 120.9 | 117.8 | 108.0 | 179.8 | 219.0 | 260.4 | 2,321.7 |
| Mean dailysunshine hours | 9.0 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 8.0 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 5.8 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 6.4 |
| Source 1:World Meteorological Organization[4] Feb–May record highs, 1951–2022;[5] Nov–Feb record lows, 1951–2021;[6] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Office of Water Management and Hydrology, Royal Irrigation Department (sun 1981–2010)[7](extremes)[8] | |||||||||||||
Since 2005, the population of Phuket has been increasing.[9]
| Estimation date | 31 Dec 2005 | 31 Dec 2010 | 31 Dec 2015 | 31 Dec 2019 |
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| Population | 74,208 | 75,720 | 78,421 | 79,308 |
Locals and tourists alike mainly use thesongthaews to travel around. Pink songthaews call at stops around Phuket Old Town, while blue songthaews connect Phuket Old Town with the various beach resorts around the island.[10]
Phuket International Airport is 36 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Phuket Old Town. There is currently an hourly scheduled bus service between the airport and Phuket Old Town.[11]
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Phuket Town travel guide from Wikivoyage
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