Geography
The district covers the southern part of the island Phuket. The western and southern coast consists of several more or less touristical beaches, from the northwest: Karon, Kata, Kata Noi, Nai Harn, Rawai and the Friendship Beach along the Chalong Bay. The beaches are separated from each other by rocky capes, most notably the Promthep Cape with the southernmost tip of the island. The cape is popular for Thai people to see the sunset there.
History
Originally named Thung Kha, it was renamed to Mueang Phuket according to the province name on November 14 1938. |