Chumphon Flora

Chumphon

Chumphon (Thai: ชุมพร, pronounced [t͡ɕʰūm.pʰɔ̄ːn]) is a southern province (changwat) of Thailand on the Gulf of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are Prachuap Khiri Khan, Surat Thani, and Ranong. To the west it borders the Burmese province of Tanintharyi.

Chumporn is a sea coast city parallel to the Gulf of Thailand. It is the gateway to other southern provinces. Along more than 200 kilometres of Chumporn’s seashore, there are many beautiful and picturesque beaches. Still maintaining the natural beauty, the province is best for those who seek relaxation in the natural and uniquely quiet atmosphere.

Chumphon is on the Isthmus of Kra, the narrow land bridge connecting the Malay Peninsula with the mainland of Thailand. To the west are the hills of the Phuket mountain range and its northern continuation, the Tenasserim Hills. The east is coastal plain abutting the Gulf of Thailand. The main river is the Lang Suan River, which originates in Phato District. With a 222-kilometre-long (138 mi) coastline and 44 islands, the Chumphon Archipelago, Chumphon has waterfalls, peaceful beaches, green forests, mangroves, and rivers.The total forest area is 1,288 km²(497 sq mi) or 21.5 percent of provincial area. Chumphon is regarded as part of "Gateway to the South".

National parks

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There are two national parks, along with nine other national parks, make up region 4 (Surat Thani) of Thailand's protected areas.(Visitors in fiscal year 2024)^[8]

Namtok Ngao National Park	668 km2(258 sq mi)	(94,891)
Mu Ko Chumphon National Park	317 km2(122 sq mi)	(37,160)

Wildlife sanctuaries

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There are four wildlife sanctuaries, along with three other wildlife sanctuaries, make up region 4 (Surat Thani) of Thailand's protected areas.

Khuan Mae Yai Mon Wildlife Sanctuary	464 km2(179 sq mi)
Thung Raya–Na Sak Wildlife Sanctuary	338 km2(131 sq mi)
Prince Chumphon South Park Wildlife Sanctuary	315 km2(122 sq mi)
Prince Chumphon North Park (lower) Wildlife Sanctuary	287 km2(111 sq mi)

Gesneriaceae

Paraboea chumphonensis is a notable Gesneriaceae species native to Chumphon province in Thailand. Described in 2015 by botanist Pramote Triboun, this limestone-loving plant belongs to the genus Paraboeaand is locally known as "Cha Hin" (ชาหิน).

Key Facts

Family: Gesneriaceae
Species: Paraboea chumphonensis Triboun
Habitat: Limestone rocks in moist tropical forest environments
Publication: Formally published in the Thai Forest Bulletin (Botany) in 2015 alongside other regional novelties. 

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Map of eight districts

Provincial government

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Chumphon is divided into eight districts (amphoes), 70 sub-districts (tambons), 736 villages (mubans).

Mueang Chumphon Tha Sae Pathio Lang Suan

Lamae Phato Sawi Thung Tako