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Tarutao National Park
Tarutao National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1974, covering 1,490 km² (575 sq mi). It is the #8 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks. Marine national park of Thailand.
- Area
- 1,490 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- LGK · 31 km
Nearest airports to Tarutao National Park
- 1 LGK31 kmstraight line
- 2 HDY91 kmstraight line
- 3 AOR95 kmstraight line
Langkawi, MalaysiaMore about Tarutao National Park
Tarutao National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand — Marine national park of Thailand. It covers 1,490 km² (149,000 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #8 largest national park in Thailand (2.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Thailand (the first dates from 1962). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Tarutao National Park
The closest airport is Langkawi International Airport (LGK), about 31 km away — around 40 minutes by car; alternatively Hat Yai International Airport (HDY, 91 km). Other national parks within reach include Mu Ko Phetra National Park (494 km²), Thale Ban National Park (195 km²), Hat Chao Mai National Park (231 km²) and Khao Nam Khang National Park (212 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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