| Ko Yao เกาะยาว |
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| — Amphoe — | |
| Amphoe location in Phang Nga Province | |
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| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phang Nga |
| Seat | Ko Yao Noi |
| Amphoe established | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 141.06 km2 (54.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 13,155 |
| • Density | 90.3/km2 (233.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 82160 |
| Geocode | 8202 |
Ko Yao (Thai: เกาะยาว, pronounced [kɔ̀ʔ jaːw]) is a district (amphoe) in the province Phang Nga in the south of Thailand.
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The minor district (King Amphoe) Ko Yao was established in 1903 as a subordinate of Mueang Phang Nga district. On January 1, 1988 it was upgraded to a full district[1].
The district covers several islands of the Ko Yao archipelago within the Phang Nga Bay, near the island of Phuket. The two main islands are named Ko Yao Yai and Ko Yao Noi (big long island and small long island).
The northern tips of the islands are part of the Ao Pang Nga National Park.
The majority of the population are Sunni Muslims. The Muslim religion was introduced in the 13th century by Arab traders.
The district is subdivided into 3 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 18 villages (muban). Ko Yao itself has subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) status, which covers parts of tambon Ko Yao Noi. There are further 3 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
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